Inti Raymi
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Culture
Inti Raymi and the Solstice
During the time of the Inca, the approach of the winter solstice was a time to gather the llamas to…
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Fiestas
Cusco’s arms are open while standing with Castillo
Cusco’s season of fiestas comes to an intense conclusion this week, precisely at the same time Peru awaits the declaration…
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Traditional Food
Cusco Celebrates Inti Raymi with Huatia
Yesterday the hills above Cusco, from Saqsayhuaman to the south, filled with families who sought a spot to make an…
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Movie
Original Inti Raymi Clothing
The “Inti Raymi” sun party is and was one of the most important parties, due to the COVID 19 pandemic,…
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History
Llamas and their importance in the Andean World
Llamas are domestic animals from the Camelidae family and are common in the Peruvian Andes. It was a very important…
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Archeology
Saqsayhuaman and Its Connection with Deity
On top of a mountain on the edge of Cusco is found the great fortress of Saqsayhuaman. From there a…
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Commentary
Inti Raymi, A Celebration and a Struggle
The day dawns, sunny and bright in Cusco. Not a cloud can be found in the sky. The sun rules…
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Fiestas
Corpus Christi, the Sumptuous and Majestic Feast of Cusco
Under a brightly shining sun on the Plaza de Armas of Cusco Cusco gets ready for the largest celebrations of…
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Commentary
Inti Raymi: The Feast of the Sun
Today has been a memorable day for the city of Cusco. Inti Raymi, the most eagerly awaited feast of year,…
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Customs
Inti Raymi: Pageant, Huatia, and Hints of Qoyllur Rit’i
Smoke flowed in a cloud over the grassy lands to the side of Saqsayhuaman from early in the morning and…
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