# Venezuela designating the cuatro as cultural ambassador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-designating-the-cuatro-as-cultural-ambassador
> Updated: 2026-09-19T22:20:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Venezuela has officially designated the cuatro as its first cultural ambassador. This initiative, a joint effort between the Ministry of Culture and the Marca País Institute, aims to protect the nation’s intangible heritage and project its cultural identity internationally.

The accreditation ceremony was held at the Flor de Venezuela monument in Barquisimeto, Lara state. During the event, officials recognized the contributions of various musicians and luthiers. Additionally, Lara Governor Luis Reyes Reyes announced a school endowment program intended to provide ten cuatros to each educational institution within the state.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Cultural recognition for traditional masters in Peru and Venezuela

Peru honors two Ayacucho masters for preserving regional traditions, while Venezuela officially names the cuatro musical instrument as its first Cultural Ambassador.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-recognition-for-traditional-masters-in-peru-and-venezuela

### 2026-09-19: Venezuela designates the cuatro as its first cultural ambassador

The Venezuelan cuatro has been named the nation's first cultural ambassador in an official ceremony held in Barquisimeto to promote national identity and musical heritage internationally.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-designates-the-cuatro-as-its-first-cultural-ambassador

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