Bolivians celebrate Halloween as festivities reach South America
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The streets of La Paz were filled with families accompanying their children in fancy dress
LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivian families joined in on Halloween festivities on Thursday, as the traditionally US event heads south to South America.
The streets of La Paz were filled with families accompanying their children in fancy dress, with modern costumes mixing with others reflecting indigenous culture in Bolivia.
Halloween is new to Bolivia, with many locals picking up the tradition from Hollywood TV shows and movies.
In the conservative Catholic country, faithful mark All Saints Day on November 1st. But with an Andean twist.
All Saints Day is one of the country's most deeply rooted festivals.
Starting on October 31, families prepare a banquet to which their lost loved ones are invited to attend and share earthly delights with the living.
