Qurator's Photo Quest for this week is Vivid Colors, and I'm entering with some vibrant scenes from the Witches Market in La Paz.
The market is located in the heart of the city, not far from where I stayed, so I strolled through it multiple times. This fascinating place was bursting with vivid colors that captivated me.
From the dazzling herbs and medicines to the multicolored fabrics and rugs that adorn the stalls, this market is a visual feast for the eyes.
Most vendors here were dressed in bright-colored traditional ponchos and skirts. The handcrafted items such as the intricately woven textiles and pottery, also showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Andean people.
What makes this market more remarkable in my eyes is that it serves as a hub for Andean folk medicine and wizardry. The eye-popping assortment of preserved botanicals, plants, potions and talismans is mesmerizing. These items are believed to have healing properties and are used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
The most startling objects for many tourists, including myself, might be the dried llama bodies and fetuses displayed in shops. Some residents think they can bring good luck, fertility and prosperity.
I've heard that a shaman or witch doctor dressed in traditional attire may occasionally lead a ritual or ceremony. You can talk to them to learn more about Andean healing and spirituality.
In the end, I picked up a few handbags with traditional patterns and two sets of earrings, one with bright-colored fabric in diamond form and the other with framed coca leaves. They are wonderful keepsakes for me from this unique market.
Qurator这周的摄影主题是Vivid Colors，我就来分享些玻利维亚女巫市场绚丽魔幻的场景。
这个市场就在拉巴斯市中心，离当时我住的客栈不远，所以来这里逛了好几次。从琳琅满目的草药到五彩缤纷的织物，每次经过女巫市场都让我看得眼花缭乱。这里的很多卖家都穿着鲜艳的传统裙装，出售的各种手工艺品也展示了玻利维亚灿烂的文化。
而这个市场最具特色的地方在于它售卖的安第斯民间草药和巫术相关的商品。干草、药水和护身符等小物品种丰富，充满魔幻色彩，被一些土著居民用于传统仪式和典礼。
这里最引人注目的商品可能要算那些悬挂着的动物干尸和胚胎了。在当地传统的认知中，这些吉祥物可以带来好运和生育能力。
图文 by Donica，谢谢来访！=)
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So much color, I love it!! But yeah, all these markets with traditional stuff are such a bliss for the tourists and locals too! I really appreciate seeing cultures keeping traditions with the passage of time as now with technology advancing so quickly, many people tend to leave traditions behind and focus more on the current times.
Super colorful indeed! Yeah, markets like this provide an opportunity to connect with cultural heritage and support local artisans.
Gabriel you said what I was thinking so much color and tradition. Donica, Beautiful!
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Highest capital in the world, once you get off the plane in La Paz, you feel what locals called "Soroche" (dizzyness) due to lower levels of oxigen, though it has a lot to offer
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