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The New Year in Bolivia begins with the emergence of the first rays of the sun, after the longest night of the year. But for the Aymara people of the central Andes, the winter solstice of the southern hemisphere is the start of the New Year in Bolivia. This is due to the fact that the longest night of the year is on this day.

The New Year in Bolivia is celebrated in hotels, restaurants, discotheques, nightclubs as well as in the homes of people. The celebrations have a cosmopolitan touch to them. The people with religious bent go to the churches, temples and the many shrines to celebrate the New Year.

The main place for the Bolivian New Year is of course the capital city. There is a good number of foreigners present who also join the New Year party. Cheers of "Happy New Year" fill the air as the clock strikes midnight. Motorists throng the streets, shouting, and many honk their horns to celebrate New Year. Crowds throng the many pubs and bars present around the country and party the night away. The partying continues till dawn in major cities and towns.

There is brisk sale of goods during this time of the year and many eateries are fully occupied for the supper as the night progresses. People splurge during this time with open mind.

For many, the New Year in Bolivia is comparatively a day of resolutions to make. This resoolutions are made to follow throughout the year. Many families prepare delicious dishes on this day to mark the occasion. The day is meant for family gathering. Relatives and friends meet on this day and exchange greetings and gifts.

The day is also used by many for going on holidays. All the places of interest remain crowded during this time of the year. Hotels are booked in advance during this time.

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