culture
февраль 6, 2026
The "Doll Festival" opens in Maturín with 159 pieces
At the Maturín Corazón de Oriente Art Gallery in the "Inícita Aceituno" House of Culture, the "Doll Festival" was inaugurated with 159 pieces from all over the state of Monagas.
TL;DR
- The "Doll Festival" was inaugurated at the Maturín Corazón de Oriente Art Gallery.
- The event features 159 doll creations from all over the state of Monagas.
- Twenty-six artisans participated, sharing their stories through their creations.
- The exhibition is dedicated to Zobeyda Jiménez, a pioneer of art and popular culture.
- The festival will be open to the public from February 2nd until the end of Carnival.
- Awards were presented to recognize the work of doll makers in Monagas.
- Experienced artisan Miguelina Loroño stated the initiative vindicates an art she has practiced for over 50 years.
- Yamiria Torres noted the exhibition evokes emotions due to the arduous manual work involved.
At the Maturín Corazón de Oriente Art Gallery in the "Inícita Aceituno" House of Culture, the "Doll Festival" was inaugurated with 159 pieces from all over the state of Monagas.
The event featured the participation of 26 artisans who shared their own stories through each creation, as highlighted by Gabriela Cedeño, head of the Red de Arte Foundation, an entity attached to the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture.
“Rag dolls represent a fundamental part of the culture, heritage and identity of Maturín, which is why we dedicate this exhibition to the pioneer of art and popular culture, Zobeyda Jiménez,” he stated.
Similarly, the president of the Municipal Institute of Culture of Maturín (Imculmat), Brillit Jiménez, reported that the 2026 Doll Festival will be open to the public from February 2nd until the end of the Carnival festivities.
Awards were presented to great wristband makers
The exhibition also served as a showcase to recognize the work of the great doll makers of Monagas and their commitment to the art of sewing.
Miguelina Loroño, one of the most experienced artisans, stated that this is an initiative that vindicates an art to which she has dedicated herself for more than 50 years.
Likewise, Yamiria Torres, a member of the national team of the Great Mission Viva Venezuela, pointed out that the exhibition evokes a myriad of emotions due to the arduous manual work involved.
“What began as a game for many of us has, over the years, become an essential part of our lives. It is a joy that Maturín is joining the expansion of this exhibition, which celebrates national sentiment every February 2nd.”