Ichapekene Piesta is a syncretic festival in Bolivia.
This colorful folk festival is called Ichapekene Piesta in Moxeno-Ignatian, and is celebrated in San Ignacio de Moxos in Bolivia that takes place from July 30 to August 2 every year.
Early pioneers of baroque art, primarily through music, but also through painting and architecture, were influenced by local cultures. In this country, you can find more than 8,000 sheets of baroque music from the Spanish invasion period, which had been jealously preserved by some natives, and which are now performed by groups such as the Moxos Ensemble at festivals inside and outside the country.
The best-known dance of the Mayas is the Macheteros, a group of solar warriors with beautiful feathers made with macaw tails. These warriors aid Ignacio de Loyola in his fight to recover the flag of Christianity and defend their ancestors from the Moxenos or infidels or enemies. Cirilo Yaca Émata became the main cultist of the Macheteros' music (taquirari).
On the night of July 30, they burn the 'chasqueros' which they wear on the crown of their long hats made of raw cowhide, symbolizing light and clairvoyance. They are considered masters of the forest and water, and they dance to the sound of their own taquiraris. They speak with a festive, playful language.
A multicolored typical costume represents the Moxena worldview during these days. On the sound of native melodies, or taquiraris, the groups comprised of musicians and dancers dance the taquiraris in traditional dances.
In addition to dancing to baroque music, the Jesuit missions era was known for its musical style. A tallow stick is also part of the party, which many attempts to climb so they can get prizes. Chicha de camote is served as a non-alcoholic drink during the festivities.
In May there are fireworks, singing, and praises, and in July the celebrations continue with daily masses, funeral wakes, almsgiving, and feasts. In order to mark Saint Ignatius' victory over the guardians of the holy flag - the original 'owners' of the forest and water – twelve sun warriors battle them before converting them to Christianity.
The ceremonies are a form of Christian faith and constant rebirth, allowing the Moxeno people to return to their religious roots in the presence of their ancestors' spirits. However, the feast is symbolizing the gift of light and the vision of living in harmony, children shoot fireworks from their wide-brimmed hats around midnight while playing tricks and dancing to the Baroque-era music of the Jesuit missions.
References
(https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/ichapekene-piesta-the-biggest-festival-of-san-ignacio-de-moxos-00627) (https://es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/San_Ignacio_de_Moxos?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=id&_x_tr_pto=sc) (https://pt-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Ichapekene_Piesta?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=id&_x_tr_pto=sc) (https://www.amborotours.com/moxos-bolivia.html)