By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: He played at the Festival of Bands The young prodigy from Oruro has been admitted to the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in the U.S. Alexis Alexander Flores Flores will complete his musical training at the Interlochen Arts Academy in the U.S. (Photo: ABI) [click photo to watch video] A…
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The Urus Diablada shone on International Tourism Day | La diablada Urus brilló en el Día Internacional del Turismo
By Dehynar Antezana, Brujula Digital: As part of International Tourism Day, the Urus Diablada presented a beautiful showcase of the Oruro Carnival, declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Urus Diablada showcase. /Photo: APG As part of International Tourism Day, the Urus Diablada presented a stunning showcase of the Oruro Carnival,…
The Custom of Shrove (Carnival) Tuesday | La Costumbre del Martes de Carnaval
Lucero Claros, Los Tiempos: Do you know the ritual of Ch’alla Tuesday? It is a gift to Mother Earth In markets and fairs, q’oas are offered for Carnival. C. López Ch’alla Tuesday is the central pillar of Carnival, a tradition that goes beyond simple gratitude to Pachamama. What characterizes it, what elements make up the…
Carnival in Potosi w/o water | Carnaval Potosi sin agua
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…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 