Bolivians dream big with miniature cars, cash – and roosters

By Santiago Limachi and Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivians are dreaming big and hoping investments in miniature models of houses, tiny dollar bills and even pocket-sized roosters will help bring them luck for the year ahead. The colourful Aymara Festival of Alasita - which means "buy me" - held on Friday, is an annual tradition, with local artisan fairs dealing in miniatures, which are then blessed under the auspices of the indigenous god of abundance, Ekeko.

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