The Kullawada dance recalls the knitter ritual. It is a festive dance popular among the aymara knitters. Men and women participate directed by a Waphuri. The Waphuri is an important person who when the word 'Waphur' is screamed, makes the choreographies change.
The Kullawada dance recalls the knitter ritual. It is a festive dance popular among the aymara knitters.
Men and women participate directed by a Waphuri. The Waphuri is an important person who when the word "Waphur!" is screamed, makes the choreographies change.
The Waphuri use a plaster mask and a big distaff.
Explore the full choreography, costume symbolism, and parade schedule for this and 18 other traditional festival dances at OruroCarnival.com Traditional Dances.
The Oruro Carnival is a cultural and religious celebration with shades of native influence. In 2001 the Oruro Carnival was declared by the UNESCO part of the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'.
The Oruro Carnival is a cultural and religious celebration with hints of native influence. In 2001 the Oruro Carnival was declared by the UNESCO part of the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'.
Lake Poopo is located at 65 kilometers from Oruro, on the route that leads to the neighboring department of Potosi. The biggest attraction is the island of Panza, an ideal place for hunting and fishing.
From Chullpares bridge, built in the colonial time, the beauty of the highlands can be appreciated. The pre-hispanic necropolis of Chusaqueri, with its stone and mud funeral monuments, is located in its vicinities.
The silver, lead and tin that were extracted of their tunnels were very important for the economy of the country. The mine, located at 5 kilometers from downtown, began to be exploited two centuries ago.
The Yarvicoya Church is another remarkable example of the halfbreed Baroque art. It is located a few kilometers from Oruro. The church was declared a national monument.
San Miguel de la Rancheria is one of the oldest churches in the city. It keeps paintings and sculptures of enormous sacred value. One of these pieces, which has the image of Saint Michael Archangel, is attributed to Don Francisco de Medrano who had financed its construction.
One can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Oruro from the national monument called Lighthouse of Conchupata, where the current national emblem was hoisted for the first time on November 7th, 1851, during the government of Manuel Isidoro Belzu. Conchupata (previously called Corrralpata) is loca...
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