Bicentennial of Bolivia
The 200th Anniversary of Bolivia's Declaration of Independence
The "Bicentenario de Bolivia" refers to the celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Bolivia's independence, which was originally declared on August 6, 1825. The year 2025 marks this historic milestone and is a significant event in the nation's collective consciousness.
The bell of San Francisco in Sucre was rung on the morning of May 25, 1809, to gather the population and call for protest. Its sound was the signal for the start of the uprising. Since then, the bell has been a symbol of freedom and resistance against oppression. It is therefore also an important element of Bolivia's national memory culture.
Historical Background
On August 6, 1825, Bolivia's declaration of independence was signed in Sucre. After years of struggle against Spanish colonial rule, a new republic was established, named after the liberator Simón Bolívar. Today, Bolivia is recognized as a plurinational state, where diverse identities and traditions coexist on an equal footing.The celebrations for the Bicentennial in 2025
The 200th anniversary provides a special occasion to both look back and engage with the pressing questions of today: What does the future of Bolivia look like? What role do education, sustainability, and indigenous participation play?Cultural events, investments in public infrastructure, educational projects, and dialogue formats are planned throughout the country.
The goal: to make history visible and shape the future together.
The Salar de Uyuni
On the shore of Lake Titicaca in Copacabana
Photos: Bolivianita.de
