By Dehymar Antezana, Brújula Digital: The first Museum of Mother Earth was inaugurated in Oruro with the main goal of preserving, showcasing, and preventing the ancestral cultural legacy of Bolivia—specifically the tradition of ritual “mesas” or “q’owa”—from being forgotten. View of the Mother Earth Museum/Dehymar Antezana White mesas, mesas for the souls, mesas for prosperity,…
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The Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance | El origen boliviano de la danza de la morenada
By El Deber: Hundreds of dancers and musicians showcase the Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance PHOTO: EFE Hundreds of dancers and musicians displayed their finest attire this Saturday in a parade that reaffirmed the Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance—an essential part of cultural expressions in Bolivia that have been declared World Heritage, such…
The Bicentennial: Let’s Celebrate and Value Our Gastronomy | El bicentenario: celebremos y valoremos nuestra gastronomía
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: No one, in their wildest imagination, could have thought Bolivia would celebrate its 200th anniversary in the mud. But if this August 17 we choose wisely, we can begin rebuilding our nation from its 201st year of independence. Not as the inept president called for, a “second independence”… though perhaps…
Failed Bicentennial | Bicentenario fallido
By Juan José Toro, Brújula Digital: Without being a cyclical repetition of history, there are striking similarities between the “centenary” governments of Bautista Saavedra and Luis Arce: Both were in charge of leading the celebrations for Bolivia’s centennial anniversaries—Saavedra for the first, and Arce for the second—toward the end of their terms. Bautista handed over…
Producers Attract “Agrotourists” and Native Foods | Productores atraen a los “agroturistas” y recuperan alimentos nativos
By Mirna Echave, Visión 360: Walks with Varied Activities Tourism, in partnership with farmers, is offering new experiences to travelers and better income to those who supply food for the city of La Paz. “The stops along the journey toward Illimani allow for views of the giant from different places.” —Photo: Katherine Fernández “Instead of…
Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates | Sabores de los Yungas: destinos gastronómicos que conquistan paladares de turistas
By Red Uno de Bolivia: This dish was designed to provide energy to diners and is a fundamental part of the local culture, in addition to being an attraction for visitors seeking authentic flavors. Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates The Yungas region of La Paz is much more than an…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 