Hijakata: Souls Bound in Sacred Ties, Lake Titikaka. Portrait photograph by Ramiro Atristain, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Portrait photography award, October 2024

Finalist Portrait · October 2024

Hijakata: Souls Bound in Sacred Ties

Photographed by Ramiro Atristain

In Bolivian Aymara culture, a hijakata embodies a profound spiritual bond similar to a godchild-godparent relationship, marked by deep social and cultural responsibilities that extend beyond ritual to mentorship and community ties.

Award
Finalist — Portrait, October 2024
Genre
People
Location
Lake Titikaka

The October 2024 Portrait award

Winner and finalists

All 2024 Portrait
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