Igor Ruiz reports for El Deber: SANTA CRUZ The artisans rush the fabric of palms for Palm Sunday Mrs. Alicia Medina, with her 80 years old, is still creating, together with her daughter María Josefa; must make 500 bouquets. The operations are increased to control the sale of fish in good condition and so that…
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The curious customs of Copacabana, the original one!
Jenny Adams for the BBC: The curious customs of Copacabana On Lake Titicaca’s southern edge, Copacabana, Bolivia, is famed for an ancient relic, miracles and a religious rite that includes showering new cars in cold beer. My first thoughts were that Copacabana, Bolivia, looks a lot like Italy’s Amalfi Coast. From a distance, across the…
Bolivia: Bishops call for ‘thorough investigation’ of explosions in Oruro
Catholic News Agency reports: Bolivia: Bishops call for ‘thorough investigation’ of explosions in Oruro La Paz, Bolivia, Feb 17, 2018 / 12:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The General Secretariat of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference called on civil authorities to conduct a “thorough investigation” of recent explosions in the city of Oruro that have left 12 dead…
Have you visited the Mission Church of San Xavier, Bolivia?
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…
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…
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