Ancestral Rituals for the Plurinational State of Bolivia Anniversary
Ancestral Rituals for the Plurinational State of Bolivia Anniversary
La Paz, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The celebrations for the anniversary of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, commemorating the inauguration of President Evo Morales as the first indigenous leader of this country, began today with the performance of ancestral ceremonies.
From early in the morning, Murillo Square - center of political power in the city of La Paz - welcomed the traditional indigenous guard, a concret token of back-up from the original cultures to Morales-headed government.
Aymara spiritual leaders sang millennial chants and burnt offerings as an expression of thanks to Mother Earth for the favors received.
The ancestral hymns include honors to the Andes mountains, considered as the Achachilas or old guardians of the balance between human being and the mother earth.
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http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=8305&SEO=ancestral-rituals-for-the-plurinational-state-of-bolivia-anniversary
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Bolivia Celebrates 11 Years of Social Change Under Evo Morales
Bolivia's President Evo Morales waves during a ceremony to mark 11 years of his administration in La Paz, Bolivia, Jan. 22, 2017. | Photo: Reuters
Published 22 January 2017 (12 hours 56 minutes ago)
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Bolivian President Evo Morales presented his annual state of the union speech Sunday, as well as an overview of the social, economic and political improvements in the country over the past decade as the South American country marks 11 years since the Morales administration took office, the first Indigenous government in Bolivian history.
Bolivians also celebrated Sunday the Day of the Plurinational State, celebrated every Jan. 22 to commemorate the founding of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in recognition of the multi-ethnic diversity of the country.
Morales said the country has achieved “economic and political stability” after the fundamental changes in the new constitution, ratified in a referendum in 2009, that focuses on social inclusion for the poorest population.
The president added that the new constitution helped pave the way for greater inclusion of women and Indigenous people in politics, and that the country now has more than 50 percent women in the National Assembly.
More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Bolivia-Celebrates-11-Years-of-Social-Change-Under-Evo-Morales-20170122-0006.html
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Native Dancers
(Just because they are interesting.)
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in their ancient dances, one will quickly remember that Bolivia has a lot of these, as well:
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