Bolivia celebra con ritos el Año Nuevo andino 5525

The transcript describes the celebration of the Andean New Year in Bolivia, which coincides with the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. Thousands gather at sacred sites, notably Tiwanaku, to honor Pachamama, or Mother Earth, and welcome the sun's first rays. The event marks the start of the agricultural cycle and is a national holiday. The Andean calendar, claiming 5,525 years, combines ancient cultural timelines with post-Spanish arrival years, though Bolivia follows the regular calendar.

What event does the Andean New Year celebration in Bolivia coincide with?

• The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere

• The winter solstice in the southern hemisphere

• The spring equinox

• The autumn equinox

Where is the most popular site for the Andean New Year celebration in Bolivia?

• Sucre

• La Paz

• Santa Cruz

• Tiwanaku

What is the cultural significance of the Tiwanaku site?

• It is a natural park

• It is a modern city

• It is a Spanish colonial site

• It is a site of ancient temples predating the Incas

According to the Andean calendar, what year is it during the celebration?

• 1492

• 2023

• 5,525

• 1,000

How do the Andean cultures calculate their historical timeline?

• By using the Gregorian calendar

• By counting from the founding of Bolivia

• By adding 5,000 years of history to the years since 1492

• By counting from the birth of Christ