An extraordinary mass pilgrimage deep in the Andes combining Incan glacier worship with Catholic elements (Vera Delgado & Vincent, 2013). Tens of thousands of indigenous dancers (Ukukus) climb to the sacred sanctuary below Mount Ausangate in a deeply spiritual display of faith.
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1 event,One of Cusco’s most spectacular visual events. Fifteen saints and virgins from different neighborhood parishes are carried in massive, beautifully adorned structural litters to the Cusco Cathedral. The main square fills with music, traditional dances, and food stalls serving Chiriuchu (Cusco's traditional festival dish). |
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1 event,June is Cusco's Jubilee Month. Throughout these two weeks, daily massive folklore parades take over the historic center. School children, university students, and local institutions perform synchronized traditional dances in brilliant regional attire to honor the city. |
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The absolute highlight of Cusco's calendar. Inti Raymi is the ancient Incan winter solstice ceremony honoring the Sun God. The theatrical re-enactment spans three historic stages: beginning at Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), moving to the Plaza de Armas, and concluding with a massive main performance at the fortress of Saksaywaman. |
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