Bolivian culture

Bolivianos, el hado propicio (Bolivians, A Favorable Destiny) is the national anthem of Bolivia. Adopted in 1851, the lyrics are by devoted patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence and first Constitution, José Ignacio de Sanjinés. Interestingly, the music is composed by an Italian, Leopoldo Benedetto Vincenti. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bolivianos, el hado propicio"

The Coat of Arms of Bolivia has a central crest surrounded by Bolivian flags, muskets, olive branches, and has an Andean condor on top. ...more on Wikipedia about "Coat of Arms of Bolivia"

The dance of palla-palla or loco palla-palla, practiced by the Indians, symbolise the European invaders. ...more on Wikipedia about "Culture of Bolivia"

The current flag of Bolivia was originally adopted by Bolivia in 1851. The state (and war) flag consists of red, yellow and green stripes with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. The civil flag (and ensign) of Bolivia omits the coat of arms. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Bolivia"

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Tinku is a form of ritual conflict practiced by local people in modern-day southern Peru, Argentina and Bolivia. In a local kinship system people are divided to two halves or moieties, which have unequal status. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tinku"

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