Viva Oruro Bolivia
by James Brunker
Title
Viva Oruro Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Bolivia's Oruro carnival is one of the most famous festivals in South America. It was originally declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2001 and added to UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008. This character is a Rey Moreno ("Black King"), and is a caricature of the leaders of the African slaves brought to Bolivia in the colonial period. It's well worth a visit if you get the opportunity, the main parades feature thousands of dancers in varying and colourful costumes and plenty of noise from the accompanying bands, sights and sounds you are unlikely to forget in a hurry!
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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March 18th, 2011
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Aimelle ML
James, that is really something to see!! superb capture and so fun for the "hat" theme :) .... You are featured :) --> http://fineartamerica.com/groups/word-worth-1000-pics.html
James Brunker replied:
Thank you very much for the feature Aimelle! Oruro Carnival is a spectacular event if you ever get the chance one day....