From time to time we see/read about Chile, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador folklore groups playing our music, as if it were their own. I recall been in Germany and not so long ago in Charles Square, Cambridge, MA, USA, where musical groups from other countries were playing Bolivian music as if it was originally from their…
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The Jesuit Missions, a wonderful place in La Chiquitania!
If you have seen “The Mission” with Robert de Niro, you may have wondered how those churches look-like; well just go to La Chiquitania in Santa Cruz, Bolivia! Tatiana Sanabria writes for Pagina Siete: Churches of the Chiquitania maintained its Jesuit charm It would seem that the time stopped in the churches of the Chiquitania….
Twelve 18th Century paintings of the Temple of Ayo Ayo under restoration
Anahi Cazas reports for Pagina Siete: Technicians from the Ministry of Cultures, in charge of the intervention Restoration of 12 paintings from the 18th Century of the Temple of Ayo Ayo HERITAGE paintings presented rips and stains caused by moisture and poor handling. The majority is of Baroque and mestizo style. Twelve colonial paintings from…
Tarija boutique winery preserves the spirit of wine
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: Tarija boutique winery preserves the spirit of wine INITIATIVE since 2003, Magnus winery produces wines from limited edition which has won international competitions. It is also part of La Ruta del Vino [the wine route]. Guarded by the archangels of the colonial paintings of its walls and surrounded by…
Bolivia has a virtual food court!
Tatiana Sanabria reports for Pagina Siete: Company created a virtual food court INNOVATION. Santa Cruz businessman Walter Méndez gathered 20 fast food firms to offer interactive menus through his website: http://www.acomer.com.bo. Your meal choice just a click away. That is the proposal of Acomer, the first virtual food court in Bolivia, which offers a gastronomic…
2012 in review
Bolivian Thoughts in an Emerging World likes to thank all of you dear and regarded visitors! I hope to see you again this 2013 and that our country shines and leaves behind all the uncertainty, hatred and resentment of those poor demagogue people. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film…
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