Bolivia Research Summaries

Tinku Origins and ritual transformations

1. Bolivia Tinku Ritual
Direct quote: Tinku is a thousand-year-old ceremony that is held in the Andean regions of
Bolivia.
Paraphrase:The tinku ceremony has been around for many generations,it is held in Bolivia and
celebrated every year by the natives of the land.
Summary:Dating back to thousands of years ago, people of diverse communities in Bolivia get
together to participate in the odd yet interesting ritual of Tinku. Occurring every year on May
2nd and 3rd, men and woman dress in appropriate traditional costume to dance and fight one
another , some people will claim that this popular Bolivian Tinku Tradition event may seem to be
unethical; people of the same culture in dispute but, when viewed in a historical and cultural
perspective, it is solely tradition.
"Artisan Products South America : Poncho, Aguayo, Carved Wood, Weaves."
Caserita.info. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2017.
Day Of Skull Ancient Traditions
2.Bolivia day of Skull
Direct Quote:To many it would seem macabre but to the faithful in Bolivias capital La Paz, it
is a celebration steeped in spiritual significance.Many of the skulls have been handed down
through generations but some have been taken from unnamed abandoned graves.
Paraphrase:The sinister look and feel is only to tourist and foreigners but it's nothing but
another time to celebrate the dead and keep the bad spirits away for the local bolivians
Summary:The Day Of Skull has been around Bolivia is a year round on celebrated on the 8th of
November.Skulls that are passed down from generation to generation are believed to give
protection to those who celebrate.The skulls are decorated with sun glasses,cigarettes,and
flowers.The skulls are cared for and carried carefully to the saint church.People from all over the
southern border come along and join the bolivian natives for this unique Experience.
" Daily Mail Online. Associated Newspapers, 09 Nov. 2015. Web. 16 May 2017.
Challa; Andean Ritual
3.Challa Andean Ritual
Direct Quote: Challa is a ceremony of reciprocity with the Pachamama that is based on the act
of watering the earth or other material asset with alcohol and symbolic elements.
Paraphrase:The abstract and unique way of celebrating the mother earth,Bolivians cover their
property with belongs and clean the yard.
Summary:The Challa Ceremony is an act of kindness towards the mother earth.It is where one
decorates,cleans,becomes creative to their garden.Using creativity from candies around the grass
to alcohol bottles plotted around the garden.Often also celebrated with doing firecrackers.This
celebration and weird decoration is told to chase the bad spirits away.
"Challa; Andean Ritual." Caserita.info. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2017.
Funeral In Bolivia
4.Funeral Tradition of Bolivia
Direct Quote:The funeral service and velorio, or wake is generally an expensive affair, as
Bolivians have lots of respect for their dead, and want to make sure they receive the best
treatment. The velorio usually takes place at the familys home, in a room with four walls. The
family and friends all sit against the walls and pass around cocktails, beer, food, coca leaves and
cigarettes while mourning.
Paraphrase:Funerals in bolivia come at a high price but for locals its highly respected and a joy
of the dead.
Summary:In Bolivia There are many ways in celebrating the dead.The well known Velorio is
a expensive but highly honored,and respectable Ritual.Many citizens in Bolivia celebrate their
funerals by this way,Starting at their houses ,in a room with four walls.The family members and
friends sit against the walls while they all pass around alcohol beverages such as
beer,cocktails,also pass around food,coca leaves, and even cigs.This is a form of celebration
between the living and the dead,a celebration for life.
"Funeral Traditions in Bolivia | The Definitive Funeral Planning and Information
Resource."Mysendoff.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2017.
SAN JUAN FESTIVAL Bolivia
5.San Juan Festival Bolivia
Direct Quote: Bolivias coldest nights of the year is a festival known for its large bon-fires,
copious drinking and fearsome fire-walking. Each year on June 23rd, the Catholic festival of San
Juan Batista is celebrated countrywide.
Paraphrase:Bonfires,beer,crazy fire walking is just another festival for tourist worldwide to
come see such an eye opening celebration
Summary:On Bolivia's coldest night,and shortest night of the year ,on June 23rd.The Catholic
festival of san juan batista is celebrated all around the world.Celebrated by . large fires are lit
outside everyones home and old household belongings are thrown onto the campfire to
symbolise getting rid of the old to make way for the new. It was also thought that the flames
would keep evil spirits away every year.
"San Juan Festival." N.p., n.d. Web.15 june 2008.
ALL SAINTS DAY (TODOS SANTOS)
6.ALL SAINTS DAY
Direct Quote: A combination of indigenous tradition and Catholic beliefs, November 1st marks
Todos Santos, or All Saints Day, a day in which Bolivian families gather to welcome the
returning dead.
Paraphrase:A day dedicated to those who died,family ,friends gather to celebrate death.
Summary:Celebrations begin at midday with a big meal at lunch,almost like a feast or a
buffet.At the shrine Bolivian natives leave gifts on a table such as ,pictures of whom passed
away,food,religious objects,favorite food and drinks even toys of who died to celebrate their
lives.During the shrine worship people drink, and eat in a circle.The celebration of death is held
at the shrine,a ceremony for those who passed away.A praise to those who are gone and forever
cherishing them in the heart and mind.
"All Saints' Day (Todos Santos)." Bolivian Life. N.p., 26 Jan. 2017. Web. 16 May 2017.
HALLOWEEN: THE SCARY SIDE OF BOLIVIA
7.HALLOWEEN SCARY SIDE OF BOLIVIA
Direct Quote: Rather than being treated as a holiday in its own right, Bolivias Halloween
celebrations (on 31st October) have sort of merged with the existing celebrations of All Saints
Day and Day of the Dead, which fall immediately after it on the 1st and 2nd of November
respectively. The result is a three-day long party filled with equal parts celebration, mourning,
religion and mayhem.
Paraphrase:Three in a row ,holidays back to back are celebrated with a non stop party fill.
Summary:Instead of celebrating one holiday,The bolivians have the tradition to celebrate 3
(Holidays) in a row.They are all a sinister vibe and have been around for more than 35
years.They all have similar acts ,religious ceremonies are held and they all prey to their
gods.Highly respected this tradition may be weird to foreigners but is now a tourist attraction.
CARNIVAL IN ORURO (CARNAVAL DE ORURO)

8.CARNIVAL IN ORURO,Bolivia
Direct Quote: Each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the usually sleepy Oruro
comes alive, hosting the world renowned Carnival. The unique festival features spectacular folk
dances, extravagant costumes, beautiful crafts, lively music, and up to 20 hours of continuous
partying.
Paraphrase:Bolivians carnival attracts people worldwide to come celebrate in wonderful
colorway costumes ,a non stop 20 hour party.
Summary:Each year bolivia holds a huge carnival that attracts many tourist and foreigners to
come celebrate such an unique event.The event is held with dances,crazy colorful costumes, and
amazing crafts along with live music and it is a nonstop party for 20 hours.With dozens of people
all around bolivian people spread culture, and new ways foreigners may have never seen.With
colorful costumes and a feast for all,nothing can be compared to the Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.

"Carnival in Oruro (Carnaval De Oruro)." Bolivian Life. N.p., 05 Feb. 2017. Web. 16 May 2017.
Imports and Exports
9.Bolivian Exports and Imports
Direct Quote:Mineral fuels including oil: US$2.2 billion (31% of total exports)
Ores, slag, ash: $1.8 billion (26.1%)
Gems, precious metals: $1 billion (14.2%)
Food industry waste, animal fodder: $565 million (8%)
Animal/vegetable fats, oils, waxes: $316.1 million (4.5%)
Tin: $295.2 million (4.2%)
Fruits, nuts: $220.8 million (3.1%)
Oil seeds: $104.1 million (1.5%)
Cereals: $91.2 million (1.3%)
Beverages, spirits, vinegar: $51.2 million (0.7%)
Summary:Exports and imports of Bolivia showing the exports above are recorded from
2015.Facts and analyzing these can give you a good look of what is going out or into Bolivia.
World FactBook Bolivia
 10.World FactBook Direct Quote: Following a disastrous economic crisis during
the early 1980s, reforms spurred private investment, stimulated economic growth, and cut
poverty rates in the 1990s
Paraphrase:The economy has been through alot in oliva but recently has become a growing
country.
Summary:This World factbook shows nothing but facts,obviously,It starts the truth that Bolivia
has had many crisi during the upcoming years,but is now a growing country.