El Sistema is a nickname for the National Symphony of Youth and Children's Orchestras in Venezuela. Since 1974 it has been providing free classical music education and much more for children living in at-risk situations in Venezuela. The project has been duplicated around the world. You can learn more about it here. Check out this video to hear a bit of it and see these talented young people.
Yulimar Rojas won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, setting a new world record. She was born in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela and the largest city in the country.
Venezuela is experiencing a very hard time economically. Many people have left the country because of extreme poverty. We hope that things will improve for the good people of Venezuela.
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| golden sunset @svilardell |
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| Rojas set a new world record for the women's triple jump at the Olympics this year. |
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| Caracas |
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| woman from Los Andes carrying her sleeping dog @fabianapaez |
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| Carnival in El Hatillo, east of Venezuela |
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| children of the Pemon Tribe |
