By Dehymar Antezana, Brújula Digital: The first Museum of Mother Earth was inaugurated in Oruro with the main goal of preserving, showcasing, and preventing the ancestral cultural legacy of Bolivia—specifically the tradition of ritual “mesas” or “q’owa”—from being forgotten. View of the Mother Earth Museum/Dehymar Antezana White mesas, mesas for the souls, mesas for prosperity,…
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The Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance | El origen boliviano de la danza de la morenada
By El Deber: Hundreds of dancers and musicians showcase the Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance PHOTO: EFE Hundreds of dancers and musicians displayed their finest attire this Saturday in a parade that reaffirmed the Bolivian origin of the Morenada dance—an essential part of cultural expressions in Bolivia that have been declared World Heritage, such…
Gastronomy: Equal or Better than Peru | Gastronomía: igual o mejor que Perú
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: The richness of Bolivian gastronomy is so vast that we often overlook its potential. As I mentioned in the article preceding this one, I speak from experience, having enjoyed Peruvian cuisine for nearly twenty years. The world surrendered to Peruvian ceviche; now it is time for it to discover the…
10 Bolivian Films You Should Watch | 10 películas bolivianas que usted debería ver
By Unitel, Eju.tv: 10 Bolivian Films Every Bolivian Should Watch Through the screen, Bolivia has told its story, portrayed its sorrows, and highlighted the richness of its culture. Bolivian cinema has produced true gems that deserve to be seen, discussed, and celebrated. In this Bicentennial of Bolivia, we recommend ten films every Bolivian should watch:…
The Bicentennial: Let’s Celebrate and Value Our Gastronomy | El bicentenario: celebremos y valoremos nuestra gastronomía
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: No one, in their wildest imagination, could have thought Bolivia would celebrate its 200th anniversary in the mud. But if this August 17 we choose wisely, we can begin rebuilding our nation from its 201st year of independence. Not as the inept president called for, a “second independence”… though perhaps…
Guaraní Art Comes to Life at the Artecampo Museum | El arte guaraní cobra vida en el Museo Artecampo
By El Deber: Carmen Paz, artisan Workshops are offered in the city — a chance to touch with your own hands a legacy that has withstood time: it’s about culture, identity, and resistance. Every Tuesday, a corner of Santa Cruz becomes a gateway to one of the oldest and most beautiful textile traditions of Bolivia’s…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 