Folklore
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The Shoes Make You Tell the Truth
The truth lies within each person. Sometimes it comes to light causing much havoc in people for better or for…
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Corn Unites People
Corn of the Andes has great importance from times past until today and has an incalculable value for the Andean…
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The Ghosts of Cusco’s Historical Center
For many years, stories have circulated about the existence of ghosts in the historic center of the city of Cusco,…
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Residue of Chicha is Nutritious Food for Animals in Cusco
Chicha is a traditional drink from the Andes of Peru. Preparing chicha has a long and arduous process based on…
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Todos Santos in Cusco
November 1st and 2nd Cuzco celebrates Todos Santos, All Saints. It is a day when the people of Cusco share moments…
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The Much Loved Ovens of Cusco
In Cusco we traditionally eat foods that are baked at times of festivities, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or just to…
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Native Mushrooms, the Union of Lightning with the Pachamama
Andean callampas are a kind of edible mushrooms that grow in the humidity and in the shadows of the bushes.…
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The Tradition of Curing in The Andes
There are many people who wonder how our grandparents healed in the Andes? There are many answers that take us…
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Remedy for a cold
Nowadays, with climate change, the different seasons of the year have varied, increasing either the heat or the cold. Temperatures…
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Cuzco’s Roof Top Bulls Bring Good Fortune to Its Houses
A couple of ceramic Bulls stand on the middle of most rooftops in Cuzco where they stand as if on…
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