
María del Carmen Bonilla Chavarría
María del Carmen Bonilla Chavarría, affectionately known as Lía, was a renowned folklorist born on November 21, 1920, in Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. She dedicated her life to promoting and preserving Guanacaste's cultural heritage, with a notable career that included teaching and expertise in ballet and choreography. Her contributions to the arts earned her recognition, including her role as a representative for Costa Rica on the Council of Dance for UNESCO in 1974.
Born on Nov 21, 1920 (104 years old)
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María del Carmen Bonilla Chavarría was declared benemérita of the arts patrias for her contributions to cultural heritage.
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