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The carnival of Tarija, Bolivia has its origins in the religious festivities of Western Christianity and is celebrated on a variable date before Holy Week. Although there is no exact date for its beginning in Tarija, it is believed to date back to the 20th century. Traditionally, the upper classes celebrated it with student bands and foreign fashions, while the lower classes danced the wheel to the rhythm of the erque. Nowadays, these elements have been incorporated into the customs of all social classes.
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