Description:
Family and friends pray at the tomb of their loved ones. Chapi Kkollu Cemetery, Oruro, Bolivia. November 2, 2008. The Day of the Dead is a traditional ritual that is performed by many people of different cultures. In the area of Oruro, south of La Paz, Bolivia, there are two main ethnic groups that practice this ritual: the Aymara and Quechua. This ancient ceremony aims to honor the memory of the deceased, with different ways of doing this, depending on where it is conducted. It is held over three days from October 31st until November 2nd, in which the souls of deceased loved ones visit the earth.
Credits:
Javier - (Argentina) Heinzmann/Majority World
Description:
Family and friends pray at the tomb of their loved ones. Chapi Kkollu Cemetery, Oruro, Bolivia. November 2, 2008. The Day of the Dead is a traditional ritual that is performed by many people of different cultures. In the area of Oruro, south of La Paz, Bolivia, there are two main ethnic groups that practice this ritual: the Aymara and Quechua. This ancient ceremony aims to honor the memory of the deceased, with different ways of doing this, depending on where it is conducted. It is held over three days from October 31st until November 2nd, in which the souls of deceased loved ones visit the earth.
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Author:
Javier Heinzmann
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Image Description:
Family and friends pray at the tomb of their loved ones. Chapi Kkollu Cemetery, Oruro, Bolivia. November 2, 2008. The “Day of the Dead” is a traditional ritual that is performed by many people of different cultures. In the area of Oruro, south of La Paz,