Customs
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Carnival means joy and fertility
All over the city of Cusco and its region you feel the power of carnival. Children and youths shine with…
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St. Valentine’s Day in Cusco
The day of those in love has arrived and there is no place more romantic than Cusco to celebrate this…
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The Three Kings’ Race, A Tradicion from Canchis
The inhabitants of San Pablo district in Canchis Province hold a race every year on January 6 that is a…
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Cábalas for the New year
A very popular custom in Cusco to celebrate New Year’s is burning dolls. Just before the year ends, when the…
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With Heart, the Axis of Andean Being
Sometimes simple things hit you with resonance. They stand out, demanding attention from the flow of ordinary language and conversation.…
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Inka Music, a Form of Life
Music is an important part of every culture. It is a form of communication which passes from generation to generation…
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Andean Music Embraces World Music, Interview with the Creators of the “Trencito de los Andes”.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On how Andean music can be the root for creating a new music and the abyss that separates us from…
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Anniversary of the Clorinda Matto de Turner School
Today, Thursday the tenth of november, around 11 am, the Plaza de Armas od the city of Cusco was converted…
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Learning to Read Peruvian Textiles
One of the most fascinating things to explore in Peru is the endless maze of textile markets. Wandering through Pisac’s…
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The Changeable Weather of This Time of Year
The rainy season has begun. At this time, in the city of Cusco, the parks, gardens, and green spaces, breathe…
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