Documentary about Henri Pittier will be screened at the Caracas Botanical Garden

Published at: 30/10/2026 09:54 AM

The scientific and environmental legacy of the Swiss botanist Henri Pittier will be addressed on November 4 during the screening of the documentary La Gyranthera: In the Footsteps of the Explorer Henri Pittier, in the Dr. Mauricio Ramia auditorium of the Caracas Botanical Garden.

According to information from Venezolana de Televisión, the show will begin at 10:30 in the morning and will have free admission.

In addition, at the end of the feature film, a film forum will be held to discuss Pittier's contributions, the environmental challenges facing humanity and possible answers for the future.

In addition, the public will be able to visit the exhibition Henri Pittier: a Swiss legacy for tomorrow's challenges, until December 15, available from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon, also with free access.

The Botanical Garden also offers guided tours from Tuesday to Saturday, at three times: 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 in the morning. The organizers recommended consulting the social networks of the Embassy of Switzerland in Venezuela and the venue to verify possible changes in the programming.

Mazo News Team