World Nation News: Bolivians in 45 cities around the world dance in defense of Diablada In 45 cities around the world, Bolivian and national folklore-loving citizens danced in defense of the Diablada, a typical Bolivian dance, this Saturday in tribute to Bolivia’s 198 years of independence. This activity is promoted by the Bolivian Organization for…
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The Yampara Nation invites the Pucara and Pujllay Autochthonous – La Nación Yampara invita a la Pucara y Pujllay Autóctono
Correo del Sur: The Yampara Nation presented their music and dances in the 25 de Mayo square. | La Nación Yampara presentó su música y sus danzas en la plaza 25 de Mayo. | Carlos Rodríguez/CORREO DELSUR The Yampara Nation Yampara is one of the original nations of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and is located…
Christmas traditions are lived with a parade, picana and chocolate | Tradiciones navideñas se viven con entrada, picana y chocolate
Rocío Ruíz · El Potosí: Hubo carros alegóricos adornados con motivos navideños. | There were floats decorated with Christmas motifs. Las familias se concentraron para ver el paso de las agrupaciones. | Families gathered to watch the groups go by. Las agrupaciones derrocharon alegría al son de ritmos de villancicos. | The groups exuded joy…
Qhochala chola hat | Sombrero de chola qhochala
Violeta Soria, Opinion: The qhochala chola hat survives in time; women from 5 municipalities bet on him “It still exists!” Exclaims a woman who passes by the sidewalk of Estaban Arce street almost Jordan, where the Boston hat shop exposes it behind her window. The traditional hat of the Cochabamba chola, the one with a…
From adornment to figure of power: the evolution of the chola in the morenada | De adorno a figura de poder: la evolución de la chola en la morenada
Jorge Soruco, Página Siete: FOR THE GRAN PODER, UNIQUE LUXURY OUTFITS ARE PREPARED BY TROUPES Starting in the 1970s, female characters gained strength in heavy dance. First with the china women who highlighted their sensuality and later with the authority and economic strength of the skirt. “Of course, to dance they have to ask us…
San Pedro de Macha, Potosí: Festival of the Cross | Fiesta de la Cruz
Los Tiempos: La Fiesta de la Cruz en el Municipio San Pedro de Macha, Potosí. | The Feast of the Cross in the Municipality of San Pedro de Macha, Potosí. | APG Los comunarios combaten con el fin de alimentar con su sangre a la Pachamama. | The community members fight in order to feed…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 