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Oruro Carnival, Bolivia
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Oruro Carnival, Bolivia
The Ororo Carnival is a religious and cultural festival in Ororo, Bolivia. It has been celebrated since the 18th century. Originally an indigenous festival, this celebration later became a Christian ritual around the Virgin of Candelaria (Virgin of Socavón). This carnival is one of UNESCO's masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.
During the festival, more than 48 troupes of local dancers specializing in 18 different folk dances visit the Tunnel Shrine in a traditional parade every Saturday from Carnival. The traditional Llama Llama or Diablada became the leading traditional dance of the festival.
What is Orero Carnival celebrating?
In Ororo, locals believe that the carnival commemorates a miraculous event that occurred in the early days of the town. The story goes that Virgin Candelaria helped a mortally wounded thief to her home near the Uroro silver mine before he died.
How long is Ororo Carnival?
ten days
The traditional Llama Llama or Diablada became the main dance in the Ororo Carnival in worship of the god Oru Tiu. Held annually, the carnival lasts for ten days and features an array of popular arts in masks, textiles, and embroidery.