By Juan José Toro Montoya, El Potosí: Chambergos, sopaipillas and tahua tahuas Sale of traditional Potosí pastries. In Potosí, the Corpus Christi festivity includes, among its distinctive features, the consumption of dough-based snacks, of which three stand out: chambergos, sopaipillas, and tahua tahuas. Although they are part of the regional identity of this religious celebration,…
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Potosí’s Corpus Christi Traditions Defy the Crisis to Endure | Tradiciones potosinas de Corpus Christi desafían a época de crisis para perdurar
By Rocío Ruíz, El Potosí: Despite high prices for basic goods, families in Potosí have not abandoned the consumption of traditional products. Potosí’s Corpus Christi Traditions Defy the Current Crisis Long lines yesterday to send parcels with Potosí’s traditional pastries. [A childhood best friend spent over two hours to send an “encomienda.” God bless his…
10 dishes for Holy Week, flavored with tradition | 10 platos para Semana Santa, con sabor a tradición
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Some recipes were lost due to cost Representing the 12 apostles who accompanied Jesus at the Last Supper, the traditional dishes of the holiday boast Bolivian flavor. Fish is one of the main ingredients of the occasion. PHOTO: YouTube Holy Week arrives, and both believers and non-believers start planning a…
Rediscover Santa Cruz’s tourist treasures during the long holiday | Redescubrir los tesoros turísticos cruceños durante el Feriado Largo
By Odilia Llanos Salazar, El Dia: The Governorship invites the public to rediscover Santa Cruz’s tourist treasures during the long holiday In the capital city of Santa Cruz, visits to the iconic 24 de Septiembre Square and the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo are recommended. La Muela del Diablo, Espejillos, and 24 de Septiembre Square…
Holy Week in Sucre: faith, art, and flavor in a city that sings the Passion of Christ | Semana Santa en Sucre: fe, arte y sabor en una ciudad que canta la pasión de Cristo
By Iván Ramos – Periodismo que Cuenta, Erbol: Holy Week in Sucre is much more than a liturgical commemoration: it is a holistic experience where faith, music, and popular culture intertwine in every corner of the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site. Throughout these sacred days, the city transforms into a stage of deep…
139-kilometer walk over about three days to the sanctuary of Copacabana | 139 kilómetros en unos tres días hasta el santuario de Copacabana
By Vision 360: Holy Week Navy soldiers will provide security and health support to pilgrims in Copacabana “The surface units, with full crews, are ready to carry out lake patrols,” the Armed Forces announced. Navy personnel in Copacabana. Photo: ABI Archive The Navy will deploy special groups to reinforce security and provide medical assistance to…
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