On the third Sunday in March Tarabuco communities around the tiny town 65 miles east of Sucre, Bolivia to host the festival Pujllay. Pujllay Festival in Quechua (Inca) means "play" is a big celebration with Yampara wearing colorful traditional costumes to remember the Battle Jumbate, where Tarabucos defeated the Spanish army in the struggle for independence in 1816.
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A Tarabuco play "Tarka" wind instruments at the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
The Tarabucos play "tarkas" wind instruments at the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
Bolivian President Evo Morales raised potting soil in Tarabuco Pujllay liatpada festival, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
The Tarabucos pole dancing near Pucara, religious symbols are decorated with fruits, vegetables, flowers and pastries on the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
The Tarabucos pole dancing near Pucara, religious symbols are decorated with fruits, vegetables, flowers and pastries on the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
Bolivian President Evo Morales, wearing a costume Yampara Pujllay participated in festivals in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita
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