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Epitafios How to become a first-

test dancers

About the next carnival, festival of all Bolivians, so important to the tradition, although its lying part of the country plunged through the water-a result of heavy summer rains, "the rest of the population is ready to unleash his" joy and fun. " Come on, that these dates are not even worth dying because no one will care. Do you? .. The story reminds us that the carnivals, lost a part of our territory and vital access to the Pacific Ocean.

Bolivia Ah!, The 'branch of Eden' say some foreign tourists who leave still fascinated by the rugged beauty of our natural landscapes. And of course, other visitors are amazed with the spectacular and diverse dances, resulting from the fusion of cultures that populate the nation. He said in a previous post that Bolivia is a country of massive parties, "thunder, the sky is falling or the country falls apart in pieces, in fact, our folklore is rich traditions and artistic, the more representative sample of Bolivian culture, the Oruro Carnival has been declared "Cultural Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by Unesco, clearly deserved award.

Oruro Carnival, dance Diablada

On the other hand, excessive attachment Bolivian folklore, is coupled by the effects an adverse or otherwise affect the daily life of society. And that reality is eloquent: Of all the towns and cities of Bolivia, are reproduced on a small scale, plenty of tickets or folk festivals, either to celebrate founding anniversaries, holidays or religious employers. Multiply each party for each patron saint or virgin and then the months and days of the year and we have hundreds of festivals scattered throughout the territory. Formerly, the parties were reduced to only once a year for each town or city. Today, every quarter or every guild his feast, and obviously used and abused in road traffic, even on weekdays, reflecting in the obstruction of free passage of others. Wisely Brazil has built a kind of Sambódromo to celebrate its majestic carnival, without affecting too much to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Some evil tongues speak of building folclódromos in our country, and reason certainly not lacking.

And I have not spoken of the dire consequence of these parties: the excessive consumption of alcohol and its attendant problems.

As the Bolivian half, we 'love' march and protest in the street when they have to defend their rights or claims, oddly neglects their problems and conflicts to participate in the festivities. In ancient Greece, the city states suspended their mutual quarrels and clashes when the games were held in Olympia. In Bolivia, our peace Olympic entries is represented by folk of all kinds, suddenly stop all the protests the day that celebrates a cultural or religious festival. Interestingly, unlike the street demonstrations that everyone rejects, no one cares if you cut a street through which must pass a parade of dancers.

So if you are a Bolivian who want to move the body or a foreigner-loving folk, here are some tips to follow if you want to actively participate in an entry folk.

1. Sign ipso facto in a fraternity, carnival or association, do not be surprised if you are robbing your pocket with the cost of tuition, (remember that the academies of study or soccer is also required , why should not they fraternities?). Go
2. you without fail any test of his fraternity, even if it means missing your family and academic obligations, (remember the importance of social interaction, who knows, might even meet the woman / man of his life.
3. store Do not forget that when in full public demonstration of the dance, if a reporter interview, responding to dances 'faith and devotion to the Virgin', although it corroded the insides thirst and blisters will burst their feet. (Note that you must have the willpower and stamina to undergo the marathon hours that involves all the way)
4. Get into the head, the notion that we have 'the best folklore of the world', although your eyes have seen the opulence of the upper and the carnivals of Venice or Rio de Janeiro.
5. learned that the best folk music group from Bolivia, are also Kjarkas and will come without fail to their eternal concerts anniversaries of 38, 39, 40 or who knows how many more.
6. And if you are prosperous, there is no better way to achieve social recognition or prestige intern sponsor or become a fraternity, although this risk his fortune. But the effort is well worth it in the future could be launched as a possible candidate for council or mayor.
7. And unlike many Bolivians, it will always work better, the opportunity to implement his skills as a dancer, from block parties to major festivals of the towns and cities (remember, a dancer of folklore is one of the illustrious careers of Bolivians.)