Guaqui Festival - Peace - Bolivia is tourism

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UTM N coordinates 8165710 – E 515504
Altitude 3829 m.s.n.m.
Temperatura mine. 4.5 OC – Max. 18 OC

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Guaqui Festival – Peace

Every year for three days of 23 al 25 julio, The town of Guaqui receives thousands of visitors and believers who pay their devotion to the miracle “Tata Santiago”, Named after devotees who come from different parts of the country and abroad, They express their religious joy with demonstrations of joy and music. The only dance that is offered is the “Morenada”, According to believers, the Patron Saint does not accept other dances, Well, the last time a group chose to introduce a different rhythm, Guaqui was flooded by the waters of Lake Titicaca, some residents warn. The celebrations take place in the town and are attended by community members and those arriving from cities in the interior of the country..

The colonial temple is the place where the Apostle Santiago is venerated; The preparations for this great event begin with the demolition of livestock for later consumption, during the festival and while the devotees go to the town of Guaqui, the “prestes” (organizers) from the party they receive the guests, Later everyone visits the temple and greets the Patron.

On the day of the grand folkloric entry, each group demonstrates their faith and joy, wearing their best wales and colors; the raft is a custom rooted in the population, The dancers climb onto gigantic reed boats, dancing on top of them., Their colorful costumes and the musical accompaniment of the Morenada stand out.. At the end of the day, The population and guests accompany the procession through the streets of the town.

AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
TOURISM UNIT

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