August in La Paz, Bolivia, witches or chifleras prepare an offering to the mother earth deity, la pachamama, to be burnt.
August in La Paz, Bolivia, witches or chifleras prepare a sacrifice for the mother earth deity, la pachamama, to be burnt and the ashes buried to feed her. The majority of Aymara Bolivian buy a sacrifial plate, mesa, at this time of year.
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Location: La Paz, La Paz Department, Bolivia
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