Description : A view of the cemetery Iroko. Oruro, Bolivia. 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 1st until nd, in which the souls of deceased loved ones visit the earth.