Cultural Justice Takes Center Stage at Bolivian Carnival | Justicia cultural brilla en el Carnaval Boliviano

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Tourism Minister Highlights That Defense of Heritage Is Not an Act of Exclusion, but of “Cultural Justice”

The authority made these statements this Saturday during the Carnival parade in Oruro, an activity in which she accompanied President Rodrigo Paz.

A llamerada dance group in Saturday’s Oruro Carnival parade/APG

Tourism Minister Cinthya Yáñez stated that the defense of national heritage should not be interpreted as an act of exclusion, but as a form of cultural justice.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

The authority made these statements this Saturday during the Carnival parade in Oruro, an activity in which she accompanied President Rodrigo Paz. She pointed out that Bolivian folklore constitutes a cultural treasure and that its protection is a priority of the State.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

“Defending our heritage must not be an act of exclusion, but of cultural justice. When we protect our expressions, we do not seek to build walls, but to ensure that the history behind each symbol is respected and recognized in its original context.”

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

Importance of culture

Yáñez maintained that culture must remain a source of collective pride and be “guarded by the heart of its people.” She affirmed that the best way to protect cultural heritage is to celebrate it.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

In addition, she indicated that the Oruro Carnival represents a tool for global connection that characterizes Bolivia’s identity.

“One of the main bridges between the world and Bolivia is this wonderful festival, which celebrates Oruro and at the same time the dance, musical, and costume traditions of the entire country. They are not merely objects, they are not merely artistic expressions, but archives of our identity,” she said.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

Presidential stance

This Saturday, Rodrigo Paz also emphasized that Oruro, through its carnival, reflects the country’s diversity and cultural richness and demonstrates that Bolivia can unite through its traditions.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

“Today Oruro expresses the homeland, our diversity, our ability to unite through culture, which is in turn the strongest way we have. Our culture is invincible, our way of being is invincible,” Paz stressed to the media in Oruro.

Ministra de Turismo destaca que  defensa del patrimonio no es un  acto de exclusión, sino de “justicia cultural”

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