FOLK IN MOTION STAGE – (12:30 – 12:45)

Dive into Bolivian folklore with Bolivia Minka’s captivating dances! This group, named after the Quechua word for “community voluntary work,” brings together members from Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Curaçao to promote rich traditions. Witness the dramatic Diablada, a miners’ “devil’s dance” featuring devils, angels, bears, a condor, and opulent masks symbolizing vows to the Virgin for blessings. Then, experience the agile, warrior-like Tobas from the Chaco rainforest, paying tribute to ancient gods through energetic leaps and visually striking movements that celebrate strength and vitality.