By Vision 360: Holy Week Navy soldiers will provide security and health support to pilgrims in Copacabana “The surface units, with full crews, are ready to carry out lake patrols,” the Armed Forces announced. Navy personnel in Copacabana. Photo: ABI Archive The Navy will deploy special groups to reinforce security and provide medical assistance to…
Category: Holidays
Father’s Day: Why is it celebrated on March 19 in Bolivia? | Día del Padre: ¿Por qué se celebra el 19 de marzo en Bolivia?
By Silvia Sanchez, Red Uno; Eju.tv: The date honors the love, dedication, and fundamental role of fathers in the family and society. On March 19, Bolivia celebrates Father’s Day, a special occasion that honors the fundamental role of fathers in the family and recognizes their unconditional love and dedication to their children. The celebration dates…
THE SOUL OF CARNIVAL IN THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI | EL ALMA DEL CARNAVAL EN LA VILLA IMPERIAL DE POTOSI
By Historia y Leyenda de la Villa Imperial de Potosí – Bolivia: “THE SOUL OF CARNIVAL IN THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI SINCE COLONIAL TIMES HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE PARADES, EACH WITH THEIR FLAGS AND DISTINCTIVE COLORS.” “THE FIRST RECORDS OF THE CARNIVAL PARADES OF THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSI DATE BACK TO THE YEAR 1552.”…
Tuesday of Ch’alla: they offer ritual tables starting from Bs 50, ready to ask for health, money, or work | Martes de ch’alla: ofrecen mesas rituales desde Bs 50, listas para pedir salud, dinero o trabajo
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Carnival Tradition This year, the vendors prepared packages in advance for the traditional offerings. Customers mainly request rituals to attract health and fortune. The ritual tables to ask for health, money, work, or a house. PHOTO: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 Two days before the traditional Tuesday of Ch’alla, the…
En La Paz, Bolivia, una nueva oferta de restaurantes aprovecha la riqueza natural del país | In La Paz, Bolivia, a New Slate of Restaurants Draw on the Country’s Natural Bounty
Por SORREL MOSELEY-WILLIAMS, Condé Nast Traveler: La escena gastronómica de la ciudad de gran altitud podría ser la más emocionante de Sudamérica Durante años, los gastrónomos adinerados solo tenían una razón para incluir a La Paz, Bolivia, en su lista de destinos: Gustu. Abierto en 2013 por Claus Meyer, cofundador de Noma, este restaurante de…
Carnival in Bolivia, the festival that moves millions of bolivianos in the economy | El Carnaval en Bolivia, la fiesta que mueve millones de bolivianos en la economía
By Unitel, Eju.tv: Just in the Oruro Carnival, an economic movement of over Bs 380 million is projected, reported the Vice Minister of Tourism. Santa Cruz also reflects its Carnival dynamics. The Oruro Carnival attracts tourists from different countries and regions In addition to being a display of culture and joy, carnival celebrations generate significant…
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