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« Ex-Miss Universe Inaugurates Samsung Store in Cochabamba | Home | Bolivia Opening Seville Consulate » Estimated 100,000 tourists at Carnaval in OruroPosted: admin on Feb 13 | Indigenous & Culture, Travel & Tourism On February 13th, Bolivian Vice-Minsiter of Tourism Iván Cahuaya told the press today that they are expecting to receive around 100,000 tourists from all different continents, South America, and Bolivia that will generate 28 million dollars for the Oruro economy. The Japanese embassy reported that more and more Japanese citizens are dancing in the Oruro Carnaval, often forming small groups in larger dance troups. The Carnaval in Oruro has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Event and features rich folkoric traditions from all over Bolivia an South America in a mix of Catholic and indigenus pageanty. Dances featured include the: Diablada, Morenada, Caporales, Tinkus, Llameradas, Sicuris, Incas, Antawaras, Tobas, Waca Wacas, Kullawadas, Pujllay and literally hundreds of others from small villages all over Bolivia. To learn more in Spanish see: http://www.erbol.com.bo/noticia.php?identificador=2147483924030 |
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