 Fraternindad Folklórica y Cultural Caporales Universitarios de San Simon

The Fraternidad Folklórica y Cultural Caporales Universitarios de San Simón ("Caporales San Simón") was founded in Cochabamba, Bolivia on November 22, 1978 by a group of residents from Oruro, Bolivia, alumni of the "Universidad Mayor de San Simón", for the purpose of retaining and growing its ancient customs.This group of youths decided to create a dance group of Caporales as a means to demonstrate their devotion to the Virgin Mary of the Socavón as well as to be able to participate in the Carnival in Oruro.