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On the shores of Lake Titicaca, the celebration of the “Mamacha Candelaria” turns the Altiplano city into the folkloric capital of America. In Puno, from January 24 to February 11, the biggest festivity of Peru is celebrated in homage to the patron saint of this highland city. All the rituals celebrated in honor of the “Virgen de la …
Syncretism and tradition: The Feast of the “Virgen de la Candelaria” Read More »
Paucartambo Festival is held every year as from July 15th to July 19th, to pay tribute to Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), also called Mamacha del Carmen, mother of all Paucartambo citizens who fervently celebrate this festivity organized by the town. In this festival, citizens leave their daily chores behind and dress up …
It is one of the main performances during the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), from July 15th to July 19th. This traditional dance had its origins in the late 19th century in the province of Paucartambo, Cusco and was inspired by the sacred paintings of the so called “Mamacha Carmen”. Saqra …
Roguery, mischief and colors: the Dance of Saqra Read More »
Inti Raymi, also known as Sun Festival, is one of the most important and wonderful ceremonies during the Inca Empire, in which the Sun God, also called “Apu Inti” was venerated. This ceremony has prevailed for a long time, and now it is a theatrical play held in the ceremonial Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Every June 24th, …
