Juan José Toro Montoya, El Potosi: Playing with water is a recent element in the traditions of the Potosí carnival Until at least 1827, this activity was not part of our shrovetide. People who believe that water play is part of the Potosí carnival traditions would be surprised if they knew that documents and publications…
Tag: Bolivian heritage
Santa Cruz is the Big Festival | Santa Cruz es la Fiesta Grande
Kathryn Chavez, El Deber: The parade began late and Queen Aitana I began her tour shortly before midnight. There were problems in the organization, but the joy was total. The three days of wetness begin today Colour, elegance and a splurgge of joy is what the Carnival troupes showed in the Santa Cruz parade, where…
The Pilgrimage Saturday left its mark on the hearts of the faithful of Oruro and the country | El sábado de Peregrinación dejó su huella en los corazones de los fieles de Oruro y el país
Gabriela Moreno Pareja , El Deber: The Oruro Carnival 2024 has begun with the pilgrimage to the Virgin of Candelaria del Socavón, highlighting the devotion, joy and cultural diversity that characterize this festivity Today, in the city of Oruro, the long-awaited Carnival 2024 began with the entry of Pilgrimage Saturday, an event that marks the…
In colonial Potosí, January 1 was election day | En el Potosí colonial, el 1 de enero era día de elecciones
Juan José Toro Montoya, El Potosi: By vote, the composition of the Secular Chapter was partially renewed. But it was not a democratic practice. Starting in 1562, the Imperial Villa of Potosí had a town hall; that is, a collegiate body that dealt with civil and criminal issues, and, although there was the figure of…
In search of El Dorado | En busca de El Dorado
David Smith, The Critic: Bolivia’s future could be bright if it forges its own bold path A century ago, a British explorer — adventurer is probably the better word — named Percy Fawcett, pursued the dream of finding that hidden paradise called El Dorado, the gold city of South America that had obsessed plenty before…
Bolivia: Among the 100 best cuisines in the world | Entre las 100 mejores cocinas del mundo
Lourdes Molina Rea, El Deber: Bolivia is among the 100 best cuisines in the world, according to Taste Atlas It is ranked 60th and has more than 50 recommended dishes According to the Taste Atlas portal (online experiential travel guide for traditional food), Bolivia has one of the 100 best cuisines in the world. In…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 