F.F.C.C.U.S.S. Cochabamba – Filial New England
F.F.C.C.U.S.S. Cochabamba – Filial New England
Welcome!
Welcome to the New England Branch of San Simón Cochabamba. It brings us great joy and pride to be able to share with the general public our art and culture, which we spread through our bolivian Caporal dance. At the same time, we want to invite you to be a part of our family, to live and experience this wonderful journey of emotions and fellowship as a member of one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized Fraternities. You can share in the beauty and splendor of our music, which is framed by the dance moves, strength, and elegance of our members. You can also participate in the many marches, performances, and activities that our affiliates around the world organize. Of course, our magnificent Oruro Carnival in Bolivia is the most important of these, but we also regularly take part in other celebrations such as the Corso de Corsos in Cochabamba, the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Sucre, the Bolivian Festival in Virginia, the Tropical Festival in Paris, and many others. Don’t be hesitant to join our dance group and become a member of the New England branch of Caporales San Simón Cochabamba.
Carnaval de Oruro 2027
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Anuncios: Inscripciones abiertas para la gestión 2026.
Carnaval de Oruro
This carnival has its roots in ancient Andean invocations to Pachamama (Mother Earth), Uncle Supay (the devil), and the Virgin of Candelaria. It is Bolivia’s most diversified cultural manifestation, with dancers from all throughout the nation taking part. It is a wonderful cultural event that, together with Rio de Janeiro and Tenerife, has established itself as one of the world’s most important carnivals.
One of the most famous dances is the “Diablada,” which combines Andean and Catholic traditions. It contains costumes for both men and women, as well as devil masks. With their dance, they symbolise the escape from hell to judgment, guided by the Archangel Gabriel.
The Oruro Carnival is well-known across the world, and it has been recognized as a Masterpiece of Humanity’s Oral and Intangible Heritage by UNESCO. It’s a great experience that combines faith, religion, art, folklore, and a variety of emotions available only in Oruro, Bolivia’s folkloric capital.
Calendar (Oruro 2027)
FEBRUARY 5TH, 2027
The “Convite del Tío” is celebrated on February 5th, 2027 (a Friday), and the customary “Challa” of the mining sites is carried out. Traditional evenings are held every night along the path of the carnival until morning, with the participation of folk ensembles in various locations. This is customary. On February 10, at twilight, the Serenade to the Virgen of Socavón will be performed in the Main Square by various folkloric ensembles, bands, and organizations.
FEBRUARY 6TH, 2027
February 6Th, 2027 (Saturday): On Saturday, there is the extravagant Carnival Entrance, during which folk groups perform their breathtaking choreographed performances exclusively for the Virgin of Socavón. It is Perenigration Saturday, the main day of the Oruro Carnival. The Oruro Carnival is well-known throughout the world and was designated by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Majestic Folkloric Entrance with the Great Participation of the 48 Folkloric Ensembles wearing the Most Colorful Costumes in a Display of Culture, Heritage, and Tradition through the Most Incredible Choreography and Music.
FEBRUARY 7TH, 2027
Carnival Sunday is February 7Th, 2027, and the typical Alba takes place in the neighborhood of the Socavón Sanctuary at daybreak, with the involvement of the carnival bands.
FEBRUARY 8th, 2027
February 8Th, 2027 (Monday): On this day, masses are conducted that are provided by various folk groups, in addition to various sites in the city of Oruro where you can view choreographic displays offered by various dance groups; afterwards, social receptions will be held in its many settings.
F.F.C.C.U.S.S. Cochabamba
The first group was established on November 22, 1978, at the Universidad Mayor de San Simón in Cochabamba. The 100 Oruro citizens who were enrolled in classes at the university were baptized by Jorge Trigo Andia, the dean of that House of Higher Studies, who served as the new group’s father. They had their debut presentation in Oruro in 1979. It is still considered sacrosanct for the brothers to show devotion to the Virgin of Socavón, as they refer to her. It took the people of the folk capital three years to decide to create a local Bloc of the new Fraternity. The Oruro, La Paz, and Santa Cruz Blocs were established ten years later, and during the 1993 administration, the bloc of the city of Sucre was created.
Currently, we have branches even outside our country’s borders, such as in the United States, where the Virginia, New York, New England, and California branches are located. In South America, we have branches in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In Europe, we have branches in Spain, England, Italy, and France.
Anual Events
The Adults, Youth, and Kids season inscriptions are now available. Please email us at sansimonne@gmail.com - info@sansimonne.com or text us at (617) 652-0070 for further information.
Carnaval de Oruro - Corso de Corsos, Oruro and Cochabamba City, Bolivia
OPEN AND GENERAL PRACTICE DATES WILL BE CONFIRM ON OUR CALENDAR PAGE.
Open House 2026
Sr. de Mayo Celebration
San Francisco Parade - California
New York Dance Parade - New York, NY
Latin Festival - Lynn, MA
OPEN AND GENERAL PRACTICE DATES WILL BE CONFIRM ON OUR CALENDAR PAGE.
Tropical Parade - Paris, France
Glenside Independence Day Parade - Glenside, PA
Urkupiña Festival - Providence, RI
San Bartolome Festival - Providence, RI
Bolivian Festival - Fairfax, VA
Hispanic Heritage Day at Fenway - Boston, MA
Bolivian Festival - Fairfax, Va
Lowel Hispanic Festival
Roslindale Day Parade - Boston MA
Bolivian Parade - Jackson Heights, Queens NY
Convite, Virgin of Socavón - Cranston, RI
Hollywood Parade - Los Angeles, CA
OUR SUBSIDIARIES IN THE UNITED STATES
OUR U.S. BRANCHES
CALIFORNIA
Caporales Universitarios de San Simón California branch, was recently reopened in 2023, and is only folkloric bolivian dance group on the wsest coast of the United Satates.
VIRGINIA
Caporales Universitarios de San Simón Virginia branch was established as a branch certified by the national headquarters of the Fraternity Folkloric Cultural Caporales Universitarios de San Simón Cochabamba and is recognized as our Institution’s first worldwide branch.
NEW YORK
With more than 20 years since its founding, the Caporales Universitarios de San Simón Cochabamba, New York branch is one of the most well-known Bolivian cultural organizations in the New York metropolitan area.
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DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR FRATERNITY?
Caporales de San Simón Cochabamba – New England Branch pleased to invite the whole Bolivian community and the general public to join and be a part of our wonderful family. Inscriptions for the year 2026 are now being accepted. Please contact us at sansimonne@gmail.com for additional information call us or send us a text to 617-652-0070 You can also find us on Facebook@sansimonne, and Instagram@sansimonne
Thank you very much and see you very soon.
