iCU: Fighting Cholitas: Indigenous Women of Bolivia

Event Type

Informational

Sponsor

Co-Sponsored by Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations, La Casa Cultural Latina, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Location

Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada Street, Urbana, IL

Date

Feb 26, 2020   5:30 - 7:00 pm  

Cost

Free. Open to the public

E-Mail

yunshi@illinois.edu

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Originating Calendar

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

iCU (Now I See What You Mean) OIIR Intercultural Dialogue Series

"Fighting Cholitas: Indigenous Women of Bolivia"

Cholitas are indigenous Aymara and Quechua women identified by their distinctive outfit with high blower hats and puffed skirts. Come find out about the story behind these strong Bolivian women who break stereotypes and overcome struggles such as sexism and discrimination on a daily basis.