From Atlas Obscura: SAN JAVIER, BOLIVIA Mission Church of San Xavier This gorgeous, colorful 18th-century church is part of one of Bolivia’s few surviving Jesuit missions. Enter this 18th-century church, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of bright colors, intricate patterns, and superb architectural details. It’s a feast for the eyes, made possible…
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Bolivian artist, Mamani Mamani painted cross to receive the Pope in Chile
El Diario reports: Mamani Mamani painted cross to receive the Pope in Chile The Bolivian artist Roberto Mamani Mamani took his art to Chile to receive Pope Francis. He painted one of the three “Crosses of Virtues” that welcomed the Supreme Pontiff to his arrival in Santiago. Mamani Mamani, in an interview with EL…
Bolivian Christmas and Art in wood embellishes and motivates the city center
El Diario reports: With Christmas motives Art in wood embellishes and motivates the city center A remarkable artistic show takes place in La Paz. The presentation of a sample of large wooden sculptures made by Bolivian artists, who mostly do not like to appear with their names, but only show the icons translated into cultural…
IN BOLIVIA, CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATED FROM CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL EPIPHANY
News Track reports: IN BOLIVIA, CHRISTMAS IS CELEBRATED FROM CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL EPIPHANY By Payal Dwivedi Most of the people of Bolivia are Catholic and several people go to a Midnight Mass service on Christmas Eve named the ‘Misa de Gallo’ (Mass of the rooster). At Midnight people like to let of fire-crackers! Families often…
Bolivia fell back on democratic freedoms
Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Again, the only one, the brave Catholic Church who protected many of the masistas and other “leftist” in previous years, has to step up front and denounce the delusional egomaniac who has seized power, and does not want to let it go … The world must understand our peril! Others remain quiet…
Mosaic of Bolivian “Our Lady of Copacabana” inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens
From Rome Reports: Mosaic of Bolivian “Our Lady of Copacabana” inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens Bright and colorful, this is Our Lady of Copacabana. The mosaic was recently inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens. It was made in the city of Verona, Italy, by the well-known artist, Poli. In attendance were the bishops from Bolivia, who…
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