One of the best experience I had in South America: a Bolivian wedding

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Traveling for so long means I'm often experiencing real life of the people I met on my way. Couch surfing, rather than hostels, helps a lot too: most of the people I socialize with are locals.

What's happening now is something I'm not going to forget anytime soon. Had the privilege to be invited to a wedding, which means a full immersion in the local culture: traditional dress, typical food, music and so on.

Well, all of the above has been fulfilled.

I said "what's happening now" because actually the Bolivian wedding here lasts three days: the cake, the meal and the present. During"the cake" we just ate some appetizers, while drinking beer and dancing all night long, of course with the newlyweds.

Before sharing the cake with us, the couple cover their eyes and try to feed each other. Who finds the mouth of the partner is believed to be the "boss" of the family.

We had fun. All the people there were just super happy. Many "confetti" have been spread directly on our heads (not only the newlyweds) and when asked to drink couldn't refuse. Plus, some drink need to be poured on the floor, in order to pay homage to Pachamama.

Congratulations guys. Wishing you a lot of joy 😀













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  1. Yastaah27 agosto 2018 alle ore 02:36

    Hello raga. Spero stiate bene. Tanti saluti dalla Bolivia :)

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  2. Ferdinando Vino3 settembre 2018 alle ore 01:44

    Reading to your stories bring me the deep feeling of the time who run away, like wilde horses on the hills. As you, in the south of the world.

    I'll nevere stop reading of you.
    Carmine

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    1. Yastaah3 settembre 2018 alle ore 21:59

      Haha, thank you Soooo much. Hope you will find good ideas for your next travel

      Elimina

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