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The Diablada is a Bolivian dance that was created in Bolivia. The dance is practised throughout the Andean region, and is an important part of the cultural festivities of the nations of Bolivia. The dance stands prominent during theCarnaval de Oruro in Bolivia. However, the dance is also practiced in Chile and Peru.
The oldest Diablada is recorded to have taken place on Oruro, Bolivia
Miss universe dispute
In August 1 of 2009 Bolivian officials stated that it could present a legal appeal to the organizers of Miss Universe due to the planned use of a typical Diablada wear by the Peruvian candidate Karen Schwarz. Pablo Groux, Bolivian minister of Culture, said that any use of the wear by Scharwz in the content would be an unlawful appropriation of Bolivian heritage and have menaced to bring the case to the International Court of Justice.