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Exploring Venezuela: Its Culture, Cocuy, and Carnival with Ambassador Jessica Maria Lopez
Published On Wed, 03 Dec 2025
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On ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Her Excellency Jessica María López, Venezuela’s Ambassador to Singapore, about her country’s key cultural traditions, foods, drinks, and travel highlights. She discusses must-visit destinations such as Angel Falls and Caracas, as well as customs like Carnaval, joropo dancing, and family-oriented dishes such as arepas. Ambassador López also highlights cocuy, a traditional spirit central to Venezuelan drinking culture. Representatives from the restaurant Chimichanga will join to explain cocuy and how it differs from tequila and mezcal.
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from CNA.



