VOICED : Bolivianos piden deseos al dios Ekeko

The Alacita festival in Bolivia is a month-long event where people buy miniatures of desired items, hoping the Andean god of wealth, Ekeko, will grant them. The festival, meaning 'buy me' in Aymara, takes place in La Paz and other cities. Artisans sell various miniatures, from money to vehicles and food. Bolivians pay tribute to Ekeko, a chubby, dwarf idol, in hopes of being rewarded.

What is the main purpose of the Alacita festival in Bolivia?

• To honor the Andean god of wealth by buying miniatures

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To promote local music and dance

• To commemorate Bolivia's independence

What does the word 'Alacita' mean in the Aymara language?

• Buy me

• Celebrate

• Wealth

• Miniature

How long does the Alacita festival last?

• Two weeks

• One month

• Two months

• One week

Which of the following items are NOT typically sold as miniatures during the Alacita festival?

• Electrodomestics

• Automobiles

• Musical instruments

• Houses

Who do Bolivians pay tribute to during the Alacita festival?

• The god of rain

• The god of harvest

• The Ekeko, god of wealth

• The sun god