Culture Shock! Bolivia - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

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Tupac Katari


Aymara anti-colonial resistance
leader

Whipala


Flag of the Andean nation from
pre-Inca times, composed of 49
squares with the 7 different colours
of the rainbow, symbolising diversity
and unity, and used as a banner
in movements to defend natural
resources

Yatiri


Medicine man, priest or sage who
presides over religious ceremonies

Zampoña


Pan flute made from reeds,
highlighted in indigenous music
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