By Visión 360: Throughout his career, the artisan has designed rattles shaped like ships and televisions, as well as armadillos, teeth, and vintage vehicles. Artisan David Ibañez in his rattle workshop. Photo: Courtesy. “As long as I have strength, I’ll keep making rattles. I don’t know how to do anything else, and I don’t want…
Tag: Bolivian folklore
Bolivia: its music and dances without a pre-Columbian past | su música y danzas sin pasado… precolombino
By Franklin E. Alcaraz, El Dia: Talking about music and dances in this pre-electoral period and during a severe crisis (the government says there is no crisis—should we laugh or cry?) may seem untimely and inappropriate, but we will do it because, as my wife says, it’s better now, “before we forget” (the topic). On…
Simeón Roncal: Father of Bolivian cueca | Padre de la cueca boliviana
By Iván Ramos – Periodismo que Cuenta, Erbol: THEY PROPOSE TO MOVE HIS REMAINS Simeón Roncal, the father of Bolivian cueca, is still waiting to return to Sucre Roncal was born in Sucre in 1870. HIS LAST CUECA, THE LONGING TO RETURN HOME In the early years of his life, Simeón Tadeo Roncal Gallardo spent…
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…
Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know | Carnaval de Oruro en Bolivia en marzo de 2025: esto es lo que necesitas saber
By Travel and Tour World: Travelers from Argentina, Australia, Albania, Algeria, Armenia Boost Global Appeal at Bolivia’s Carnaval de Oruro in March 2025: Here is What You Need to Know Explore the enchanting Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia, a spectacular celebration of folk dancing, live performances, and colorful parades. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural…
157 sound recordings of Indigenous peoples and rural communities | 157 grabaciones sonoras de pueblos indígenas y comunidades rurales
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: France donates 157 sound recordings of Indigenous peoples and rural communities in Bolivia The archives date from 1903 to 2001 and will be freely accessible. The Center for Research in Ethnomusicology (CREM) of France donated 157 sound recordings of Indigenous peoples and rural communities in Bolivia, made between 1903 and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 