By Dayana Flores, Opinion: Adett Pinto Gemio, director of the group Expresión Boliviana, won the award due to his outstanding performance on the zampoña and quena. “Bolivia wins again in Europe (…).” This was the enthusiastic message with which the group Expresión Boliviana announced that their director, Adett Pinto Gemio, received the award for best…
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By Denisse Rojas, Opinion: Pilgrimage to Calvary: The Path that Unites Thousands The approximately 15-kilometer journey from the Cathedral of Cochabamba to the Cota hill marks the end of the grand national festival. Another of the main activities during this festivity is the pilgrimage to Calvary. Also known as the walk, it is performed as…
Santa Cruz is the Big Festival | Santa Cruz es la Fiesta Grande
Kathryn Chavez, El Deber: The parade began late and Queen Aitana I began her tour shortly before midnight. There were problems in the organization, but the joy was total. The three days of wetness begin today Colour, elegance and a splurgge of joy is what the Carnival troupes showed in the Santa Cruz parade, where…
The Pilgrimage Saturday left its mark on the hearts of the faithful of Oruro and the country | El sábado de Peregrinación dejó su huella en los corazones de los fieles de Oruro y el país
Gabriela Moreno Pareja , El Deber: The Oruro Carnival 2024 has begun with the pilgrimage to the Virgin of Candelaria del Socavón, highlighting the devotion, joy and cultural diversity that characterize this festivity Today, in the city of Oruro, the long-awaited Carnival 2024 began with the entry of Pilgrimage Saturday, an event that marks the…
The legend of the four plagues is a symbol of the Diablada | La leyenda de las cuatro plagas es símbolo de la Diablada
Voces Que Cuentan, ANF: According to history, the Urus dressed as devils to represent Huari who sent the plagues to Oruro and to thank the female image who saved them from the curse. La Paz, December 15, 2023 (VQC).- The origin of the legend of the four plagues of Oruro dates back to pre-Columbian times,…
Rich and Diverse Culture | Cultura rica y diversa
Alan Caldwell, EnergyPortal.eu: Bolivian People: A Rich and Diverse Culture Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a country known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. The people of Bolivia, known as Bolivians, are a unique blend of different ethnic groups and have a fascinating history that has shaped their identity. In…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 