By Arely Bautista, Unitel: During the commemoration of the 217th anniversary of La Paz’s independence movement, gastronomy once again takes center stage with flavors that are part of the city’s identity and celebrations Every July 16, La Paz commemorates its liberation movement, and food plays a special role in the festivities. Among the most representative…
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San Juan Celebrated with Traditions That Unite Families and Bring Prosperity | San Juan se celebra con tradiciones que unen a las familias y traen prosperidad
By Deisy Ortiz, El Deber: One of the most anticipated celebrations is the patron saint festival in Porongo, where baptisms and processions are part of the program. / Photo: EL DEBER The festival revives traditions centered around fire, water, and spending time with loved ones. In rural areas, rituals such as bathing in rivers, cattle…
Potosi: Sweet Tradition Endures | La dulce tradición resiste
By Rocío Ruíz, El Potosí: Potosí Celebrates Corpus Christi Despite the Crisis and Conflicts This Wednesday, the traditional Potosí pastry fair will begin, although products were already being offered in the market in the preceding days. The traditional Potosí pastry offerings ahead of the Corpus Christi holiday were already on Bolívar Street. EL POTOSÍ Potosí…
From “Children’s Day” to “Girl and Boy Day” | De “Día del Niño” a “Día de la Niña y del Niño”
By Silvana Cuéllar, Red Uno: Day of the Girl and the Boy in Bolivia: origin and why it is celebrated every April 12 The date was established by decree in 1955 and later ratified by law to highlight the rights of girls and boys in the country. Mini Gran Poder parade, where children danced traditional…
Believers make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Copacabana | Creyentes peregrinan al Santuario de Copacabana
By El Diario: Holy Week With faith and great determination, dozens of pilgrims began their journey toward the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Copacabana, located in the town of the same name, more than 100 kilometers away. Authorities and experts are providing recommendations to avoid problems during the walk. Participants are of different ages, ranging…
When will it get hotter in Santa Cruz? | ¿Cuándo hará más calor en Santa Cruz?
By Red Uno; Eju.tv: Find out the day the thermometer will approach 40°C Although rainfall will begin to decrease in this second week of autumn, isolated showers are still possible. The clash between extreme heat and humidity could generate short-lived but intense storms in different municipalities, according to “Señor del Clima.” The department of Santa…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 