Pagina Siete: The Health Minister announced meetings with Oruro authorities to assess the situation of the fourth wave of the pandemic. Due to the increase in infections by Covid-19 at the national level, the Minister of Cultures, Sabina Orellana, reported that the possibility of suspending the Oruro Carnival is being analyzed. Orellana recalled that the…
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Bolivian Culture Explored During Today’s Global Series
University of Arkansas News: The Global Series continues by learning about the history and culture of Bolivia. The presentation begins at 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 27, in the Holcombe Hall living room. Bolivia is a land of beauty with fascinating landscape and a multitude of mountains such as the epic Andes Mountains. With over 37 official languages, Bolivia is a gemstone to be discovered,…
Oruro – Carnaval 2022
Los Tiempos: The first invitation of the Oruro Carnival will be on November 7 and will have 25 thousand dancers After the organizing institutions of the Oruro Carnival and the Sedes will confirm the completion of the devotional entry and carnival of the year 2022, the president of the Oruro Folklore Ensemble Association (ACFO), Jacinto…
Bolivia: Levanta pañuelos para celebrar el Día de la Cueca – Raises handkerchiefs to celebrate Cueca Day
This dance dates from the 18th century and its date was celebrated in different plazas nationwide, such as every first Sunday in October. This day the country raised the handkerchiefs to celebrate the festive date in compliance with Law 764 promulgated on November 30, 2015, which provides that the first Sunday of October is celebrated…
Deep History – Historia Profunda
El Diario: Deep History Collection shows another reality of Bolivia There are historical constructions, based on speculation and supported by emotion that it is necessary to unravel and find the truth, said Eduardo Paz Campero Amelunge The Deep History Collection, a series of 11 books written by historian and researcher Eduardo Paz Campero Amelunge, shows…
Cerro Rico Potosi: IN PERIL – EN PELIGRO
Editorial, Página Siete: Cerro Rico: from apogee to debacle Paradoxes or open contradictions surround the attempt to save Cerro Rico de Potosí from disaster. Its sinking is clearly notorious, although warnings about it have long been established. In a period of 15 years, the gap in the very top of the hill has grown and…
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