# Cultural and commercial events in Salar de Uyuni

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-commercial-events-in-salar-de-uyuni
> Updated: 2026-09-01T01:09:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia served as the backdrop for high-profile cultural and commercial events in mid-2026. The inaugural Salar Film Festival took place from July 30 to August 2, featuring film screenings, masterclasses, and the Latin American premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Amarga Navidad’. The festival, organized by filmmaker Rodrigo Bellott and the platform Una Gran Nación, sought to promote Bolivian tourism and creative industries.

During the festival, the cosmetics and jewelry company Yanbal held a runway show on the salt flats to unveil new collections. Following the festival, Yanbal Bolivia utilized the audiovisual content produced at the site to relaunch its jewelry category. The company aims to leverage these productions to showcase Bolivia to international markets, featuring a new collection of over 60 pieces.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Yanbal launches new jewelry collection at Salar de Uyuni

Yanbal Bolivia has relaunched its jewelry line with a major production at the Salar de Uyuni to promote the brand and showcase Bolivian landscapes internationally.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yanbal-launches-new-jewelry-collection-at-salar-de-uyuni

### 2026-08-07: Salar Film Festival Debuts in Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats

Bolivia hosted the inaugural Salar Film Festival on the Uyuni salt flats, premiering Almodóvar’s Amarga Navidad and offering industry workshops; Yanbal also presented a jewelry runway during the event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salar-film-festival-debuts-in-bolivias-uyuni-salt-flats

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