By Brujula Digital: Potosí recovers two colonial paintings repatriated from the United States The United States Embassy funded a security system so that the San Martín church can once again host the paintings. Fragment of the painting Virgin of Candelaria. Photo: US Embassy After 23 years, the San Martín church in Potosí will recover two…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
180 Years of the National Anthem | 180 años del Himno Nacional
By El Diario: One hundred eighty years ago, at noon on November 18, 1845, the National Anthem of Bolivia was sung for the first time, one of the most beautiful melodies in the world to commemorate the history, strength, and wealth of our country. With a civic and protocol act, State authorities celebrated the 180th…
The Return of the First Lady to Bolivia | El regreso de la Primera Dama a Bolivia
By Correo del Sur, Eju.tv: María Elena Urquidi assumes the role of First Lady after 20 years of institutional absence in Bolivia The wife of President-elect Rodrigo Paz will accompany his administration with an agenda focused on social, health, and education issues. With Rodrigo Paz’s inauguration as President of Bolivia, scheduled for this Saturday, María…
“The Night of the Tantawawas,” an Animated Celebration for All Saints’ Day | “La noche de las tantawawas”, una celebración animada para Todos Santos
By Brenda Molina, Opinión: The project is the result of 9 months of collaborative work between artists from Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz. You only need to search YouTube by the title. “The Night of the Tantawawas,” an animated celebration for All Saints’ Day [click to watch video} The animated short “The Night of…
All Saints’ Day: Prices Rise for Some Ingredients Used in Making Traditional Breads and Pastries, Vendors Say | Todos Santos: Suben de precio algunos insumos para la elaboración de masitas y pan, señalan comerciantes
By Unitel: Merchants report that due to rising ingredient costs, sales have dropped in recent days [Photo RRSS] / The making of tantawawas The increase in the prices of ingredients used to make bread and pastries for the All Saints’ Day celebration is worrying vendors and families alike. On Antonio Gallardo Street, sellers report higher costs…
We, the Bolivians | Nosotros, los bolivianos
By Andrés Gómez V., Brujula Digital: In our Bolivia there are three indisputable empirical facts: • First: we all descend from a common past of 200 years. We are the product of our history.• Second: the camba needs the colla in order to be camba, and the colla needs the camba in order to be…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 