Bolivia: Carnival of Oruro

One of the most authentic carnivals in South America is ‘La Diablada Carnival’, which takes place in the city of Oruro, in central Bolivia. The carnival is being celebrated in honour of the Saint patroness of the miners - Virgin de Socavon (the tunnel's virgin).

The carnival is celebrated in a parade of over 50 dance groups that dance, play and sing over a 5 km long course. The groups dress up as demons, Satans, Incas and Spanish conquerors. The parade is celebrated every day from morning until late night (18 hours a day).

The only disadvantage of the carnival of Oruro is the love of the locals for water fights. It is an impossible mission to stay dry during the carnival.
The great advantage of the carnival is that after the first day the viewers can choose to join one of the groups and dance with it along the way of the parade.


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