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Alasitas Feast of Plenty Fair - Bolivia

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The feast of the Alasita is a centuries-old tradition and represents the feast of plenty, where people ask the god Ekeko for everything they want and need in the year ahead. The fair sells everything in miniature form. La Paz. 24th January 2012
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in Our World, on the 24th of January 2012

Cans, canned food, and everything for the home is seen here on sale in miniature form.

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Idol of the god of abundance, Ekeko.

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People waiting to have their miniatures blessed.

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Image of the god of abundance Ekeko, to which people ask for blessings that everything may be received in abundance for the coming year.

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A person makes blessings at the fair.

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Miniature toy soldiers at the fair.

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People seen here at the Alasitas festival.

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A 'warehouse' of products in miniature.

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An idol of Ekeko, god of wealth, seen at the fair.

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Chola comprando billetes en un puesto de la feria

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Ekeko dios de la abundancia y la fortuna

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People give blessings for good fortune during the fair.

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en plena feria , maquina de prediccion del futuro

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Building, homes and houses, all recreated in miniature form at the fair.

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Miniatures are seen here being blessed at the fair.

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Yatiris bendiciendo las miniaturas adquiridas por la gente

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Miniatures are seen here being blessed at the fair.

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Entrance to the Alasitas festival.

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