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The activities below have received the patronage of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The reports received by the Secretariat of the Convention on these activities are sometimes accompanied by additional information (press releases, etc..), which can be requested from Secretariat at ICH-Emblem@unesco.org.

In celebration of the Bicentennial of the Plurinational State of Bolivia 2025, the Carnival of Oruro, will be called Bicentennial Carnival, some of the characteristics is famous for its spectacular parade that lasts up to 20 hours and covers a distance of approximately 4 kilometers. This event brings together more than 28,000 dancers and 10,000 musicians who perform various traditional dances such as the Diablada, Morenada and Tinku. Each dance tells a story and reflects significant cultural aspects.

The festival was declared a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2001 and became an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003 and is considered a national symbol that attracts thousands of tourists each year.