Through them, the people give free rein to their joy, especially during carnival and the regional celebrations of both the kollas and the yungas. The mixture of indigenous and Spanish cultures gave birth to dances in honor of Our Lady of Copacabana, called El Gran Sicuri, which uses drums and flutes, the puli-puli dance, characterized by its flowery crest and feathers, and the participation of women dressed in the traditional garments of the highlands. In the Oruro carnival, the diabladas, or devildancers, are known for their masks and costumes. The dancers are generally accompanied by guitar, harp, flute, or a small guitar called a charango. Because of their alternating displays of coquetry and dignity, the cueca and the huay o are popular with couples.
Bolivian celebrations bring together a whole gamut of folklore and national traditions.