Fun-Filled Festivals in Bolivia
It is no secret that Bolivians love a good party. From the spiritual and traditional, to the more wild and westernised, Bolivia’s […]
Traditions & Holidays
Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana
From the 2nd to the 5th of February each year, people from all over the world make the pilgrimage to the glimmering shores of Lake Titicaca to honour the Patroness of Bolivia, Our Lady of Copacabana.
San Juan Festival (Fiesta de San Juan)
Each year on June 23rd, the Catholic festival of San Juan Batista, known for its large bon-fires, copious drinking and fearsome fire-walking, is celebrated countrywide to coincide with Bolivia’s winter solstice and harvest season.
Carnival in Oruro (Carnaval de Oruro)
Each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the usually sleepy Oruro comes alive, hosting the world renowned Carnival. The unique festival features spectacular folk dances, extravagant costumes, beautiful crafts, lively music, and up to 20 hours of continuous partying.
All Saints’ Day (Todos Santos)
A combination of indigenous tradition and Catholic beliefs, November 1st marks Todos Santos, or All Saints’ Day, a day in which Bolivian families gather to welcome the returning dead.
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
Far from being morbid, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the day when Bolivian families celebrate, commemorate and farewell the visiting
Halloween: The Scary Side of Bolivia
Halloween is gaining popularity throughout Latin America, but it’s still somewhat of a foreign concept. Rather than being treated as
The Aymara New Year: Looking Back to the Future?
One of the biggest events in the Bolivian calendar is the Amayra New Year. On the 21st of June, Bolivia observes a national holiday in recognition of the Aymara who inhabit the West of Bolivia and Southern Peru. Coinciding with the winter solstice, the New Year holiday marks the start of the Aymaran year.
Myths Exposed, False Legends of Bolivia
A new book, Mitos Expuestos, Leyendas Falsas de Bolivia (Myths Exposed, False Legends of Bolivia), questions the truth of some accepted chapters in Bolivia’s
Mothers Day: Bolivian Women Dying For Freedom
Like many countries all over the world, Mothers Day in Bolivia is a celebration of the women who gave us