“This August 6, Bolivia commemorates 200 years of history, amidst books and aspirations. As Bolivians, we are proud to inhabit this land, with diverse ecological zones, abundant flora and fauna, and a population that teaches us every day to dream and work to fulfill our dreams,” said Fernando Barrientos.

The president of this Chamber, who emphasized that children and young people, who are the Bicentennial generation, are the pillars of the nation and the country’s identity, and emphasized that “we will remember this time as a milestone that will mark the 21st century, where all Bolivians will chant our anthem with one voice and remain firm in the desire to maintain freedom, just like all the inhabitants of this land.”

The free admission seeks to celebrate and encourage the public to visit La Paz Fair and access the offers of publishers, bookstores, NGOs, public and private institutions, diplomatic delegations (embassies), and universities.

To commemorate August 6, exhibitors will display the red, yellow, and green colors at their stands, and a special event is scheduled for noon in Akapana Plaza.

A repertoire by the Eduardo Caba Municipal Band and a dance demonstration from the nine Bolivian departments will follow the performance of the National Anthem.

Among other attractions, this week’s Editorial del Estado will present The Military Coup Against the People: The Assassinations of Luis Espinal and Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz; and author Jorge Ruffinelli will present his work The Cinema of Marcos Loayza.

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