Willamette World News
By imiranda on Feb 24, 2013 in Bolivia | Comments Off
The music of Bolivia has a long history. Out of all the Andean countries, Bolivia remains perhaps the most culturally linked to the indigenous peoples. Like most of its neighbors, Bolivia was long dominated by Spain and its attendant culture.
By imiranda on Feb 3, 2013 in Bolivia | Comments Off
The formal education in Bolivia starts with kindergarten (one year), elementary (five years), middle school (three years) high school (four years), and college (five years). Public education is free (from kindergarten to college). The school time is split into three shifts (morning, afternoon, and night). For example, I attended the morning shift (6:45 am to [...]
By imiranda on Dec 5, 2012 in Bolivia | Comments Off
Bolivia is a multiclass and multiethnic country; consequently, each class and ethnic group celebrates their weddings differently.
By imiranda on Nov 3, 2012 in Bolivia | Comments Off
The day of the dead also called “Todos Santos” (All Saints Day) is a traditional Catholic holiday celebrated on November 1st of every year throughout the world. On this holiday, most Bolivians visit cemeteries to honor the dead.
By imiranda on Oct 13, 2012 in Bolivia, Uncategorized | Comments Off
Bolivia is one of the richest countries in natural resources and cultural diversity in the world; between its ecological segments or stages there are a variety of flora, fauna, minerals, oil, natural gas, gold, lithium, precious stones, etc, but unfortunately Bolivia is the poorest countries in the Americas in human resources.
By imiranda on Sep 30, 2012 in Bolivia | Comments Off
Hola!
My name is Ivan Miranda Núñez, I grew up in a town that is fourteen thousand feet above sea level. The place is called Potosi, located in Bolivia, South America.