FILVEN 2026 opens its doors at the GAN with Russia as a guest

Published at: 14/11/2026 05:12 PM

The twenty-second edition of the “Venezuela International Book Fair (FILVEN) 2026" was officially inaugurated this Friday, November 13, in the spaces of the National Art Gallery (GAN), in Caracas, kicking off ten continuous days of literary, artistic and cultural encounter that has the “Russian Federation” as the guest country of honor and the state of Zulia, as the honored entity.

In this regard, the opening day began with a vibrant stage performance by the “Moscow Theater of Russia”, captivating the audience right from the start.

Then, the Minister of Popular Power for Culture, Alejandro López, emphasized that this editorial event harmoniously brings together public, private and independent publishing houses, consolidating itself as a genuine expression of Venezuelan cultural sovereignty and critical thinking.

In addition, the head of the culture portfolio reported that eighty-two publishing labels are participating in this edition and that the extensive program includes more than six hundred free activities for the whole family, including training workshops, master lectures, book baptisms and music, dance and theater shows.

He also explained that Russia will offer more than thirty-eight events in its pavilion, while the agenda dedicated to the state of Zulia covers more than seventy artistic proposals.

“The fair represents the continuity of a cultural policy that calls the country to encounter, to realization, to creation and, above all, to coexistence and peace. These are the guidelines of our government, these are the lines that our president, Delcy Rodríguez, is constantly working,” said the minister.

Mazo News Team