Calendary : JANUARY | FEBRUARY | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER

January

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LA PAZ

Alasitas Fair

It is a fair of craftworks, traditional and cultural celebration. The Alasitas festivity is celebrated in honour to “Nuestra Señora de La Paz”. In this festivity you can observe lots of miniature objects. The fair is related to the traditional “Ekeko” the abundance god.

The tradition is to buy small objects, then make them bless by the “yatiri”. People believe that the blessed objects will come true next year.

The fair place varies. Generally it is in Urbano Park.

February

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ORURO

Departmental Anniversary

February 10 is celebrated Oruro´s anniversary. For this occasion many civic activities in homage to Oruro are carried out. Many national authorities and guests of honour attend the celebrations.

Oruro´s Carnival

Oruro, folkloric city, is worldwide known by its Carnival. It is traditional festivity that reflects the cultural diversity of Bolivia.

For this occasion, more than hundred groups dance, Diablada, Caporales and Morenos, are common dances. They go dancing trough the established route. There are great amounts of Bolivian and foreigner spectators brought together to observe the attractive spectacle.

April

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COCHABAMBA

International Fair in Cochabamba

International fair of industry and commerce, it is organized by “La Fundación de la Feria Internacional de Cochabamba” FEICOBOL and the Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to facilitate comercial and technological changes. In the fair, many companies participate which exhibit many products in each stand. Place: Alalay Lagoon

May

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LA PAZ

Gran Poder Festivity

“Gran Poder” Festivity is a demonstration of Bolivian folklore. It is carried out in La Paz city. In the “Gran Poder” celebration, many folkloric groups dance which comes from La Paz and other departments.

June

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LA PAZ

Winter Solstice

This festivity is carried out in La Paz city. It celebrates Aymara year. For this purpose they make native rituals and celebrations.

July

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TARIJA

FEXPOSUR

FEXPOSUR is one of the international fairs in Tarija. In the fair there are different events related to national and international commerce. It has many participating companies.

August

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Bolivia’s Anniversary

August 6 is commemorated Bolivia’s anniversary. For this occasion many civic acts are carried out in all the country.

COCHABAMBA

Urkupiña Festivity

The festivity of Urkupiña is celebrated in Cochabamba from 14 to 16 August. There are many religious, folkloric and traditional celebrations

September

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SANTA CRUZ

Departmental Anniversary

September 24 is remembered the “grito libertario” of Santa Cruz. There are civic celebrations. The National authorities attend commemorative ceremonies

PANDO

Departmental Anniversary

In Pando’s anniversary there are civic celebrations in the Department. September 24 is a commemorative date for “Pandinos” people.

October

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Tarija

Guadalupe Virgin Festivity

It is considered as the flowers festivity in Tarija. There are many religious and folkloric celebrations. Many national folkloric groups participate in the festivity.

November

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All Saints

All Saints is carried out the second of November. It is a feast in commemoration of all saints. Many people go to cemetery carrying flowers, food and other offerings in honour to dead people. In this date the cemeteries are very crowded. There are musical groups too.

December

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SANTA CRUZ

San Javier Festivity

In this religious festivity there are many celebrations in Santa Cruz.