Gran Poder, Bolivia
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The festival of The Señor del Gran Poder takes place in La Paz on a Saturday at the end of May or the start of June (the date varies). It is the main festival in La Paz featuring tens of thousands of dancers who parade through the city centre. Many of the dances are similar to the Oruro Carnival, the morenada is the most popular.
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All photographic images and text © James Brunker 1999 - 2012. Reproduction or use of images without prior permission strictly prohibited.
The festival of The Señor del Gran Poder takes place in La Paz on a Saturday at the end of May or the start of June (the date varies). It is the main festival in La Paz featuring tens of thousands of dancers who parade through the city centre. Many of the dances are similar to the Oruro Carnival, the morenada is the most popular.
High quality photographic prints of festivals with a wide choice of framing options, canvas wrap prints and greeting cards are available. Please visit the Framed Prints page for more details.
All photographic images and text © James Brunker 1999 - 2012. Reproduction or use of images without prior permission strictly prohibited.
Morenada dancers
The Morenada is one of the best known dances in Bolivia, and had its origins among the African slave communities brought to South America by the Spanish. It has since evolved into huge spectacles and is the most popular dance at the Gran Poder festival.
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