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BOLIVIA 2024. Andean foods

15 September 2024. Tiquina, Bolivia.
Andean foods: potatoes, broad beans, oca, izaño, chuño, carrots and tunta. The small sample was offered to the Director-General of FAO QU Dongyu during his visit to Huatapampa, 3,864 meters above sea level, on Lake Titicaca.

09/15/2024

Country Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Credit FAO/Max Valencia

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The visit highlighted the community’s commitment to preserving traditional farming techniques, deeply rooted in indigenous customs. The delegation experienced local cultural expressions and participated in an Apthapi, a community-shared lunch, symbolizing unity and the sharing of food produced in the region. This visit underscored the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices in contributing to food security and agricultural biodiversity.