Carnaval de Oruro

The Carnival of Oruro is a religious and cultural festival in Oruro, Bolivia.It has been celebrated since the 18th century.Originally an indigenous festival, the celebration later was transformed to incorporate a Christian ritual around the Virgin of Candelaria (Virgin of Socavón).The carnival is one of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Carnaval de Oruro

The Carnival of Oruro is a religious and cultural festival in Oruro, Bolivia.It has been celebrated since the 18th century.Originally an indigenous festival, the celebration later was transformed to incorporate a Christian ritual around the Virgin of Candelaria (Virgin of Socavón).The carnival is one of UNESCO's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.