From BoliviaBella.com: This is a detailed summary of the history of Potosi. You can learn more about Potosi Bolivia by looking up information on points that are of special interest to you. In extreme Southwestern Bolivia there is a city that was once the pearl of the Spanish Crown, the center of legendary riches. Its name,…
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After the All Saints celebration, the wallunk’as begin | Tras la celebración de Todos Santos, comienzan las wallunk’as
By Opinion: This Sunday, wallunk’as began in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo. They will continue for several weeks, especially on weekends. After the Day of the Dead and, following tradition, with the farewell to souls, the wallunk’as now begin. This Sunday, they started in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo….
Handmade Sweets, a Centuries-Old Tradition Enduring on All Saints’ Day | Dulces artesanales, una tradición centenaria que perdura en Todos Santos
By Geraldine Corrales, Los Tiempos: The Garnica family crafts handmade sweets for All Saints’ Day with care and creativity | Carlos López Tradition and color define the process in Quillacollo | José Rocha Candy shops put extra effort into offering varieties | José Rocha Production in the Peredo family workshop | José Rocha The preparation…
Grandmothers, heroes, and cholitas: Todos Santos masks are already for sale | Abuelitas, héroes y cholitas: Las máscaras de Todos Santos ya están a la venta
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Festivity Prices vary according to the quality, characteristics, and size of the traditional crafts for the Day of the Dead celebration. There are also garlands, sweets, and other supplies available. The traditional “mascaritas” are now for sale. Photo: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 From the classic faces of children and…
Bolivian Fashion = Cultural Richness of Its Textiles | La moda boliviana = riqueza cultural de sus tejidos
Brujula Digital: Bolivian Fashion Arrives in Madrid to Showcase the Cultural Richness of Its Textiles The Bolivian Fashion Europe – Moda de Altura show in Madrid showcased the fusion of tradition and modernity in Bolivian haute couture, featuring designers who highlighted the cultural richness of their fabrics. The Bolivian Fashion Europe – Moda de Altura…
History 101, 1795 – 1928: Luxury Bolivians! | ¡Bolivianos de lujo!
By Lupe Cajias, Los Tiempos: The Essential Ones (I) “There are men who fight for a day and are good. There are others who fight for a year and are better. There are those who fight for many years and are very good. But there are those who fight all their lives; they are the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 