Bolivians make offerings to Mother Earth

AFP English 2012-08-03

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For the Aymara and Quechua people in Bolivia, August is the month of Pachamama - Mother Earth. They celebrate its arrival with offerings and sweets and coca leaves - and sometimes even by sacrificing llamas. The once rural festival is increasingly popular amongst urbanised Bolivians - who are more likely to be asking for a pay rise than a better harvest.Duration: 00:39

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