Events Local October 24, 2024

Celebration of Bolivian Culture in Buenos Aires

On October 20, Buenos Aires hosted the Entrance of Cultural Integration Bolivia Baila, featuring over 140 dance groups and thousands of dancers celebrating Bolivian culture.


Celebration of Bolivian Culture in Buenos Aires

In the heart of the City of Buenos Aires, a new edition of the Cultural Integration Entrance Bolivia Baila, popularly known as the "Entrada de Mayo," took place on October 20. This event brings together more than 140 groups of traditional dancers and thousands of dancers who parade through the streets of downtown until reaching the iconic Plaza de Mayo.

The festival is considered one of the largest carnivals of Bolivia in Argentina and enjoys wide participation from the community. During the celebration, dances such as morenadas, caporales, tinkus, tobas, and other popular expressions from the neighboring nation can be appreciated, filling the Buenos Aires microcenter with color and joy, starting from Avenida de Mayo and Bernardo de Irigoyen until reaching Plaza de Mayo.

On this festive day, the synergy among the different Bolivian communities residing in Argentina stands out, as they come together to keep their traditions alive and showcase Bolivia's cultural richness through dance and music.

*"The Cultural Integration Entrance Bolivia Baila is a celebration of our identity, a moment to share our roots and express our joy through dance," commented one of the participants in the parade.*