Voces Que Cuentan, ANF: According to history, the Urus dressed as devils to represent Huari who sent the plagues to Oruro and to thank the female image who saved them from the curse. La Paz, December 15, 2023 (VQC).- The origin of the legend of the four plagues of Oruro dates back to pre-Columbian times,…
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Great Pukara and Pujllay is lived today in Tarabuco – Gran Pukara y Pujllay se vive hoy en Tarabuco
El Diario: Chuquisaca concludes its carnival activities with one of the largest cultural events in Bolivia. The Pujllay commemorates the battle of Cumbate on March 12, 1816, where the people of Tarabuco freed themselves from the Spanish yoke. [Watch the photo on the Spanish side] Tarabuco will live today [03/20/2022] the Great Pukara and Pujllay,…
In Bolivia, miners sacrifice llamas to appease ‘Lord of the Underworld’
Issued on: 28/02/2022 – 03:12Modified: 28/02/2022 – 03:10 Oruro (Bolivia) (AFP) – In a dimly lit mine shaft in Bolivia, a man sharpens two knives next to a table laden with offerings: wine, beer and coca leaves. Waiting nearby are five white llamas. The woolly animals’ blood and hearts are the preferred food of El Tio (The Uncle),…
Caporales song “Invite me” – Claudia Arce – Canción caporales “Invítame”
Correo del Sur: The long-awaited premiere of Claudia Arce’s foreman arrives The video clip of this caporal is available on the official channel of the artist from Sucre The model, singer and actress Claudia Arce presented a version of the song “Invítame” in caporal rhythm. The video of the musical theme is already on the…
A kiss and a vaccine revive Pepino to start La Paz carnival
Gina Baldivieso, EFE (para español, use este link): BOLIVIA CARNIVAL . A kiss and a vaccine revive Pepino to start La Paz carnival Carnival dancers participate in the “Pepino’s dig up” act, the opening of the La Paz carnival, in La Paz, Bolivia, 06 February 2022. EFE/Martin Alipaz Carnival dancers participate in the “Pepino’s dig…
Ministra de Culturas dice que se evaluará suspensión del Carnaval de Oruro – Minister of Cultures says that the suspension of the Oruro Carnival will be evaluated
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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