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…
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Tourist Destinations to Vacation During a Crisis | Destinos turísticos para vacacionar en tiempos de crisis
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: From packages for individuals to group options for safety, the offers There are no dollars, and the boliviano is not enough. Despite this, local tourism companies provide options for Bolivians to enjoy a getaway. The Salar de Uyuni remains the country’s top destination. PHOTO: ABI The year-end holidays are here,…
Facts About the National Anthem | Datos sobre el Himno Nacional
By Paulo Lizarraga, Vision 360: 10 Facts You Should Know About the National Anthem The National Song was composed exactly 175 years ago. Its creation was the work of Leopoldo Benedetto Vincenti and José Ignacio de Sanjinés. Bolivia’s National Anthem was composed by José Ignacio de Sanjinés and Leopoldo Benedetto Vincenti. Photo: Bolivia TV Oficial…
The History of Potosi, Bolivia | La Historia de Potosi Bolivia
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,…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 