Day of multinational state in Bolivia

Aleksey Chernyshev, Bolivia - , Bolivia - http://www.latinofiesta.ru







The Bolivian nation, being one of the most multicultural in the world and the most Indian in Latin America, includes 36 Indian nations: Aymara, Quechua, Guarani, Ese Ejja, Chimanes, Tacana, Toromona, Yuracare, Itonama, Pacawara, Guarayu and others.

Indians in colorful traditional attire with music and dancing march through the central square of La Paz. But it is not just a colorful show that gathers crowds of tourists. This is an important political event. Only after coming to power of President Evo Morales, of an Aymara Indian origin, the rights of Bolivian Indians have been recognized in the constitution.







Despite the fact that the Indians in Bolivia constitute about 60 % of population, racist governments have never considered them as people: they were not allowed to walk on the sidewalks and out in the central squares of cities. And now they occupy top positions in the government, are proud to speak Indian languages and wear national costumes. Contrary to the opinion of opposition that the Indians are not able to run the state, Evo Morales in Bolivia has shown progress in economic and social policy, which have never existed before.







Among many flags, Indian banners wiphala are the most common, consisting of seven colors squares. Red symbolizes the Earth and the Indian culture, orange — society, yellow — energy, white — time, green — nature, blue — sky, purple — Indian self-consciousness.











Passing by Evo Morales, standing on the balcony of the Presidential palace, the Indians removed their hats and greeted the President. Sincerity was evident: the President is not only supported, but also loved. Indians say like this: "Evo is not just the President, he is our elder brother."





