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The Univerisdad de Los Ande, Centro de Ecología Boconó and BRISA – Red Ambientalista celebrated International Mountain Day with four days of events in Boconó, Venezuela. Activities comprised interviews with local media, lectures on mountains, a photo and video exhibition, and a market with live music. Several organizations and institutions joined the celebrations during a forum discussing the importance of mountains for a sustainable development. The event concluded on 16 December with cultural activities and sports events.