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…
Category: La Paz
Bolivian current president may have finally spoken the truth regarding coca/cocaine
Carlos Valverde’s bright description of what coca-leaf & cocaine really are, from El Deber: Did I heard wrong, or at the end he said it? The next battle is going to be how to export coca leaf… must comply with some data that does not contain any alkaloid… But of course, if the product is…
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…
Bolivia does not offer the best scenario for investments, says Spanish Ambassador Angel Vazquez
Aline Quispe reports for La Razon, excerpts follow: We must admit it, Bolivia does not offer the best scenario for investments. Angel Vazquez The Ambassador of Spain valued the natural resources that exist in the country and added that investment and technology of foreign companies is needed, because it is in full development. However, he…
The Bolivianita jewel’s beginnings… TKS to the Gott brothers
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: The pioneers of the carving of the bolivianita in La Paz IDENTITY Emir and Juan Carlos Gott established the first company that faceted the bolivianita in La Paz, to make jewelry; it became a school for 200 Bolivian carvers. For the Gott brothers, precious stones have a soul. Its…
Nice Christmas manger, and a good way to recycle
Guiomara Calle reports for La Razon: Mangers of stone are the most required A family of artisans working in the construction; that takes up to six days Cribs covered with stones and bricks residues cause interest in the people who come to the Christmas fair, installed in the Bicentennial fairground field of the city of…
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