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The Oruro Carnival is special because it unites faith and celebration. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity and has positioned itself as one of the largest in the world. In this video I show you how I experienced it in 2020 and I tell you what is necessary so that you can also enjoy it. After several days traveling through La Paz and Uyuni, my cousin and I arrived in Oruro with great expectations. On Carnival Friday we dedicated ourselves to touring the city and learning more about the history of the Carnival, which is basically divided into two main days. On Carnival Saturday, the Virgen de la Candelaria is celebrated, which in Oruro is called Virgen del Socavón because of the mine where it is located. The dancers dance on a pilgrimage for four kilometers to her sanctuary passing through the important Avenida 6 de Agosto and Avenida Cívica, among others. Sunday is a completely pagan day, where the objective is to have fun without thinking about the church, more similar to the rest of the world. My reaction to this trip was very special and I hope to return in the future. The most important feature of the carnival are its dances, especially the Diablada. The Diablada was the dance that started the tradition of dancing towards the virgin and then came more dances such as La Morenada, the Caporales, the Tinkus and more. The Oruro carnival is a very special party that I hope you enjoy and are encouraged to visit. 📷 I recorded this video entirely with the SONY RX 100 VII camera and edited it in Adobe Premiere. Don't forget to follow me on social media. You can find me as @edendeviaje Capsules: 0:00 Arriving in Oruro. 1:46 Friday preparations for the Oruro Carnival. 3:53 The Diablada and other dances. 5:10 The Berbena 6:42 Today is the Oruro Carnival. 12:29 Catholic and regional traditions. 15:55 More dancing and celebration that never ends.