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THE WRESTLING CHOLITA

Harri Grace
2016
UK
9 mins
Teresa Huayta is one of Bolivia’s Wrestling Cholitas. These indigenous women, with their distinctive outfits and bowler hats, are the most popular fighters in Bolivia’s colourful wrestling scene. Cholitas were long discriminated against, but social change has resulted in a massive surge in confidence for these women. For Teresa, the best place of demonstrating this pride is in the ring.