Bolivia Report: Celebrating Afro-Bolivian Month
Join me in my first video as I take you inside the celebrations of the Afro-Bolivian community. Recognized as a national minority, Afro-Bolivians trace their roots back to enslaved Africans brought during colonial times. Today, they preserve unique traditions like the Saya dance and their own language varieties, influenced by Spanish, Portuguese, Aymara, and Quechua.
While around 25,000 identify as Afro-Bolivian, estimates suggest up to 100,000 Bolivians share this heritage. Yet the community continues to face challenges of racism and representation.
I’m Luc Appold, an independent journalist based in Bolivia, covering the elections and everyday life in this fascinating country at the heart of South America. Subscribe for more insights into Bolivia’s culture, politics, and people.
00:00 Introduction to Afro-Bolivian Community
00:18 National Minority Recognition and Celebrations
00:51 Voices of the Community
01:58 Challenges and Discrimination
02:15 International Attention and Cultural Exchange
02:43 Ongoing Racism and Representation
03:22 National Afro-Bolivian Day
While around 25,000 identify as Afro-Bolivian, estimates suggest up to 100,000 Bolivians share this heritage. Yet the community continues to face challenges of racism and representation.
I’m Luc Appold, an independent journalist based in Bolivia, covering the elections and everyday life in this fascinating country at the heart of South America. Subscribe for more insights into Bolivia’s culture, politics, and people.
00:00 Introduction to Afro-Bolivian Community
00:18 National Minority Recognition and Celebrations
00:51 Voices of the Community
01:58 Challenges and Discrimination
02:15 International Attention and Cultural Exchange
02:43 Ongoing Racism and Representation
03:22 National Afro-Bolivian Day
