United Nations, New York, 29 August 2011 - The United Nations has designated 2011 as the International Year of People of African Descent. The year aims at strengthening the integration of people of African descent into all aspects of society. This story is about integrating people of African descent in Bolivian society. International Year of People of African Descent website: www.un.org
Tags :United Nations, UN, People of African descent, International Year, 2011, IYPAD, Bolivia, Human Rights, OHCHR, Navi Pillay

May 2008 Changes in Bolivia's constitution have created a rift in Bolivian society, with both sides unwilling to compromise on key points.
Tags :Bolivia, demonstrations, La, Paz, Evo, Morales, modification, MAS, party, PODEMOS, nationalizations, Journeyman, Pictures, news, documentary, current affairs, journeyman pictures

Roberto Telleria of GNTP in Bolivia previews his talk given at the Overseas Development Institute (www.odi.org.uk on the polarisation of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Bolivia. Photo credits: Eliza Barclay and Laura Jarque
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Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :folklore, popular, classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, latinoamericana

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :folklore, boliviano, popular, classical, guitar, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, clasica, latinoamericana, santa, cruz

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, latinoamericana, folklore, boliviana

One dream unites all Bolivians: to see the country's border with the Pacific Ocean restored. The poorest South American country lost 400km of its coastline at the end of the 19th century after a war with Chile. Every March 23rd, the country commemorates its defeat and affirms its intention to return to the Pacific one day.
Tags :WEB, BOLIVIA, SOCIETY, FESTIVAL, CHILE

John Vidal reports from La Paz where Bolivians are living with the effects of climate change every day. Their president has called for an urgent 50% cut in emissions - action that is essential for the country's survival. This video is one of a series of investigative documentaries about poverty, commissioned and editorially controlled by Guardian Films, produced in association with Christian Aid. Go to www.guardian.co.uk for more details.
Tags :bolivia, world news, Christian aid, charity, society, climate change, environment, global warming

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :tango, argentina, folklore, popular, classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, latinoamericana

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, classical, clasica, latinoamericana, dyens, tango, skai, boliviana, solista

In January 2009, Bolivians held a national Referendum to approve a peoples constitution under Evo Morales. The country, historically polarized by the strength of the wealthy landowners and the struggles of the indigenous masses, suffered vicious opposition to the proposed changes. In this documentary, the impact of the new Constitution is shown through two very different realities; one of courage, the courage to bring about change vs. the culture of fear. Interviews with people from all sectors of society sheds light on the contrasts of opinion and, finally, demonstrates Bolivia's transformation towards a more dignified and just society. Witness a nation write their own history as its people rediscover their identity. Bolivia under Evo Morales, has demonstrated to the world that courage can overcome the culture of fear. That people united under the banner of fraternity, peace and justice can never be defeated; Bolivias new constitution is the result of that victory.
Tags :Bolivia, Toronto, Solidarity, BASN, Network, Evo, Morales, Santa, Cruz, Indigenous, Referendum, Constitution, Plurinational, Multicultural, Garcia, Linera, Canada, Aymara, Quechua, Guarani, Elections

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasical, clasica, latinoamericana, dyens, fuoco, boliviana, solista

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :folksong, scottish, classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, irish, escoces

In January 2009, Bolivians held a national Referendum to approve a peoples constitution under Evo Morales. The country, historically polarized by the strength of the wealthy landowners and the struggles of the indigenous masses, suffered vicious opposition to the proposed changes. In this documentary, the impact of the new Constitution is shown through two very different realities; one of courage, the courage to bring about change vs. the culture of fear. Interviews with people from all sectors of society sheds light on the contrasts of opinion and, finally, demonstrates Bolivia's transformation towards a more dignified and just society. Witness a nation write their own history as its people rediscover their identity. Bolivia under Evo Morales, has demonstrated to the world that courage can overcome the culture of fear. That people united under the banner of fraternity, peace and justice can never be defeated; Bolivias new constitution is the result of that victory.
Tags :Bolivia, Toronto, Solidarity, BASN, Network, Evo, Morales, Santa, Cruz, Indigenous, Referendum, Constitution, Plurinational, Multicultural, Garcia, Linera, Canada, Aymara, Quechua, Guarani, Elections

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :sonata, violin, classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, latinoamericana, bach

Piraí Vaca is currently one of the most widely recognized Bolivian artists at a national and international level. His technical capabilities, charisma on stage, sensibility and strong belief in the spiritual and renovating role of music in life attracts new souls to the guitar. Here are some of the prizes he has obtained: Fellowship of the Americas awarded by the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington. The Most Outstanding Bolivian Abroad by the United Nations for Youth, World Class Bolivian by the Latin American Press and the Bolivian Journalists Society, Most Outstanding Bolivian Youth by the Association of Junior Chambers de Bolivia Bolivian National Music Award granted by the Association of writers, plastic artists and musicians of Bolivia and the Bolivian Government. Piraí has performed with his guitar in concerts in South and North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit www.piraivaca.com. This video is a part from Pirai´s "DVD Concierto", which includes interviews, photo galleries, a Making Of and also videos about Pirai´s father, Lorgio Vaca, a famous painter (www.lorgiovaca.com).
Tags :sonata, violin, classical, piraí, vaca, pirai, bolivia, gitarre, guitarra, guitar, clasica, latinoamericana, bach

Activist and feminist Maria Galindo on the bolivian revolution, the role the social movements played in it and the position of women in bolivian society.
Tags :activism, feminism, Mujerers Creando, Bolivia, 2005, Maria Galindo, 'women, empowerment

Bolivia's new constitution has passed, but what differences it will make to the country once it is executed? It is said that the indigenous people would be granted more powers, and carrying out community justice is one of them. However, there are growing concerns in the Bolivian society over the legitimacy of this indigenous practice.
Tags :indigenous, Bolivia, New, Constitution, Evo, Morales, referendum

Afro Bolivians are Bolivians of African ancestry, and to historical or cultural elements in Bolivia thought to emanate from this community. The term can refer to the combining of African and other cultural elements found in Bolivian society such as religion, music, language, the arts, and class culture. The biggest African influence in Bolivian culture is Saya music or La Saya. Saya, which is growing in popularity in Bolivia, is still very misunderstood. The reason for this lack of understanding of saya is because the interpretation of the instruments as well as the rhythm is very peculiar. It involves Andean instruments incorporated with African percussion. The primary instrument is the drum, which was passed on by their African ancestors, along with gourds, shakers, and even jingles bells that are attached to their clothing on the ankle area. During the performance of saya, the Afro-Bolivians wear Aymara style clothing. The women wear a bright multi-colored blouse with ribbons, a multi-colored skirt called a "pollera", with a "manta" (back cover) in their hand, and a bowler hat. The men on the other hand, wear a hat, feast shirt, an Aymara style slash around the waist, woolen thick cloth pants called "bayeta pants", and sandals. Every rhythm of Saya begins with the beating of a jingle bell by the Caporal (foreman) who guides the dance. This Caporal (also called capataz) guides the dancers with a cudgel (whip) in hand, decorated pants, and jingle bells near the ankles ...
Tags :Movimiento, Cultural, Saya, Afroboliviano, Si, yo, fuera, presidente

Describes small-scale development projects in Bolivia - irrigation, greenhouses, weaving, empowering women - carried out by Quaker Describes small-scale development projects in Bolivia - irrigation, greenhouses, weaving, empowering women - carried out by Quaker Bolivia Link.
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