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Utahns Hold Community Celebration of Bolivia's Independence

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Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance. 

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