Bolivia's Way to Party: Country Finds Queen of Great Power to Lead Festivities

The honorary title was won by contestant Steffany Arriaza Cabezas, who competed against over 70 participants. She represented "Morenada X of the Great Power"; morenada is a folk dance originating from the Andes. Recently, it has taken over Chile, Peru and Argentina.

Sputnik has compiled a gallery for you showing the highlights of the extravagant contest.

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A contestant competes in the Queen of Great Power contest, in La Paz.

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A contestant holds her mask as she waits to compete in the Queen of Great Power contest, in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A women competes in the Queen of the Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A woman helps a contestant with her outfit in preparation for the Queen of Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A contestant performs in the contest to elect the Queen of Great Power in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A contestant performs in wooden Pujllay dance shoes known as "ojotas", in a contest to elect the Queen of Great Power in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A woman competes in the Queen of the Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.

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A woman competes in the Queen of Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.

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Contestants embrace after they are eliminated in the first round of the Queen of Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.

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Contestants acknowledge the audience during the Queen of Great Power contest in La Paz, Bolivia.