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…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
Photographer for National Geographic, visited Alto Milluni| Fotógrafa de revista National Geographic visita Alto Milluni
By El Diario: Daniela Balcázar, a photographer for the international magazine National Geographic, visited El Alto and explored the tourist attractions of Alto Milluni in District 13, capturing images that she will showcase to the world through her publication. Additionally, it was announced that she will return in the coming months to work on a project…
“FLEET OF THE INDIES / THE SILVER FLEET / THE SPANISH TREASURE FLEET” | “FLOTA DE INDIAS / FLOTA DE LA PLATA / FLOTA DEL TESORO ESPAÑOL”
By History and Legend of the Imperial City of Potosí: “FLEET OF THE INDIES, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SPANISH TREASURE FLEET, THE SILVER FLEET, OR SILVER VLOOT IN DUTCH, WAS THE NAVIGATION MECHANISM THROUGH WHICH THE INVALUABLE WEALTH OF THE IMPERIAL VILLA OF POTOSÍ WAS TRANSPORTED TO EUROPE AND ASIA.” “The Armada of the South…
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 IMPERIAL CITY OF POTOSÍ WAS THE FIRST METROPOLIS IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICA” | “LA VILLA IMPERIAL DE POTOSÍ FUE LA PRIMERA METRÓPOLI DE LA HISTORIA DE AMÉRICA”
By History and Legend of the Imperial City of Potosí: “The Imperial City of Potosí was known as the ‘American Babylon’ during the colonial era and was the first metropolis in the history of the continent, many years before the growth of New York and other American metropolises. Potosí had a larger population than the…
The ‘Misk’inchas,’ the ‘alchemists’ of Carnival sweets in the Llajta | Las ‘Misk’inchas’, las ‘alquimistas’ del dulce de Carnaval en la Llajta
By Violeta Soria, Opinion: The art of confectionery in the Llajta has a name: the “Misk’inchas.” This is a family of experienced artisans who keep the tradition and legacy alive in the making of confites and all varieties of misk’i bolas in Cochabamba. A passage from the past hidden in the heart of the Cochabamba…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 