Indigenous women from Bolivia’s capital gathered Friday for the Cholita Paceña 2025 contest, an event that honors Aymara identity through traditional dress and cultural expression. The competition aims to recognize the significant role of Aymara women in preserving and promoting Andean cultural traditions. (AP Video by Carlos Guerrero)

Cholita Paceña 2025: Aymara tradition and pride take the spotlight in La Paz

Indigenous women from Bolivia’s capital gathered Friday for the Cholita Paceña 2025 contest, an event that honors Aymara identity through traditional dress and cultural expression. The competition aims to recognize the significant role of Aymara women in preserving and promoting Andean cultural traditions. (AP Video by Carlos Guerrero)