Tinku
Por Marisol Rialda Mustic
El Origin
This dance originated from the country of Bolivia, from an Aymara tradition. At first, people would come together and begin their festivities by doing this dance. To start the dance, the dancers would form into a circle and chant. The men would then to proceed to "fight" dance and the women would sometimes join in this as well. Large gatherings of this type of dance are held in the first weeks of May, lasting 2-3 days, and are held in PotosÃ. This is done to symbolize mother nature, with any blood shed representing sacrifice to harvest and fertility.
Female Dancers
- The girls of the dance squad wear a dress, hat, and abarcas, which are like sandals
Dance Battle Ready
- Here is a man ready in warrior gear, a hard helmet hat is an important staple of the outfit for men
Dancers at Cochabamba
- The dancers wear really bright colors and knit clothing, while in a warlike position
Tinku San Simon 2014 - Sol Wayra - Jula Jula Chayantamanta (HD)