Indigenous

Chile’s Indigenous carnival kicks off in the city of Arica

February 14, 2025Arts, Culture & Media

Chile’s biggest carnival is kicking off at full speed today. As many as 150,000 people have traveled to the northern Chilean town of Arica to participate. But this is not your typical carnival. Most of the dances and music come from Bolivia. It is a celebration of Indigenous Aymara, Quechua and Afro-Chilean identities.

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