Enjoy Bolivian Carnival on your Vacation This Year

Carnaval de Oruro Bolivia is the biggest cultural celebration that marks celebration of Ito festival, this festival based on the traditions of South America. UNESCO has listed this festival as a World Heritage Event since it is a versatile combination of different customs and cultures of different ethnicities and regions. This festival is mainly based on historic story that Virgin Mary appeared in Oruro’s mineshaft of silver mine. It is celebrated in honor of earth goddess.

Bolivia is one of the amazing travel destinations because of this carnival, which is celebrated grandly and one can enjoy it by visiting the destination during the time of carnival. People from various towns of Bolivia and other nearby countries arrive at the location to be a part of various cultural activities of this wonderful carnival. The celebrations continue for a week. Music and dance are the important attractions of the celebration. Around fifty groups march across the streets of the city. Groups are categorized by their traditional costumes and dances that they perform during the march. Thousands of musicians and dancers take part in this cultural event.

If you want to get a proper seat in this carnival, you need to book the ticket in advance or at the event. You can book your ticket for the particular streets that cover the parade. The prices of the tickets are not fixed and they depend on the specific location. Some viewers make their own way for watching the festival through crowds. Carnival starts with a dance called ‘diabalda’, a devil dance. This tradition has remained unaltered from many years. Watching the festival can be a wonderful adventure on your vacation if you are interested in understanding different cultures and backgrounds.

“Diabalda” or devil dance are performed in different costumes and scary masks. They always wear golden shawls and blatant breastplates. Apart from devils, there are other kinds of dancers that appear like animals and dance to the drum beats and various other instruments. The music is normally very loud. The female devils perform seductive dances. This amazing event makes Bolivia one of favorite travel destinations for many people.

Plays are also an important part of carnival’s attraction. Some plays are dedicated to the victory of Spanish over Bolivia and some are dedicated to the devils’ defeat. Most of the events of the festival are dedicated to Panchamama, an earth goddess. The main theme of the festival is celebrating victory of good over bad. You can be a part of this wonderful celebration by traveling to Bolivia on your vacation this year.