Bolivia's Indigenous People Honor Pachamama Rituals
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Neyza Hurtado was hit by lightning when she was very young. Now, she is proud of the scar on her head. She says she is the lightning and became wise because of it.
Many people in Bolivia use spiritual guides in August. August is the month of Pachamama, or Mother Earth. People give gifts to Pachamama to thank her for her help.
People make offerings called mesitas to honor Pachamama. These tables hold sweets, grains, and coca leaves. The tables also have small things for wealth and good health.
The spiritual guide burns the mesita as an offering. People pour wine or beer to give Pachamama a drink. After burning, people bury the ashes to be one with the Earth.
Pachamama rituals are very old, maybe from 6,000 B.C. People believe the land has a soul. They respect Pachamama because she gives them everything they need.
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What happened to Neyza Hurtado when she was young?
She was hit by lightning.
What do people in Bolivia do in August?
They use spiritual guides and give gifts to Pachamama.
What do people put on the mesitas?
They put sweets, grains, coca leaves, and small things for wealth and good health.
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