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In Bolivia, the excessiveness of the popular festival of Gran Poder

2022-06-17T19:52:07.515Z


REPORT - The festivities dedicated to the Lord Jesus of Great Power bring together tens of thousands of dancers and musicians each year and block part of the city of La Paz for a whole day.


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It's so beautiful to be here all together once again, in full health, for our Lord

", exclaims Lola, out of breath, after having danced for five hours, thus crossing the city of La Paz .

She wears beige petticoats printed with elegant floral patterns, an embroidered shawl and a bowler hat, the same costume, down to the last detail, as the approximately three hundred women who dance with her.

A special joy can be read on his face, as on that of the thousands of dancers in the Gran Poder parade this year.

Something imperceptible is felt in these faithful, their eyes, perhaps, which shine more than usual.

Or their more energetic dance steps?

Their brightest suits?

All these devotees of Señor Jesus de Gran Poder (Lord Jesus of Great Power), dance their faith today with particular enthusiasm and many pass in tears in front of the church hosting the image of their saint.

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Source: lefigaro

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