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Folclore. Every year, the Titicaca lake and Copacabana are home of a huge meeting of folkloric dances, music and customs. La fiesta de la cruz is a Christian celebration, yet the clothes, instruments and traditions seem to be mixed with older (compatible) beliefs. People come from all over the country to participate or attend the event. They march all day during two days without stopping playing music, singing and dancing. I was blown away by the high details of the outfits and its concepts, the colors and the diversity of the instruments and styles of each procession. Many peoples of Bolivia are represented, and it moved me when the afro-bolivian community danced the Saya. First, I was surprised to see for the first time black people from Bolivia... Their drums, singings and dances were the simplest but the most honest and beautiful to me. They were like ten... And so powerful •