Customs
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Bells’ importance in Offerings to the Earth
The offering or payment to the earth, as it is known, is a very important ritual for Andean people. It…
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Andean Camelids and Their Characteristics
In South America there are 4 species of camelids: the vicuña and the guanaco found in the wild and the…
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How to Choose the Best Spouse for Your Children
In Peru’s towns you find different traditions for choosing the best mate for your children. Different tests are carried out…
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The Typical Breakfast of Cusco
Every Sunday, after the first mass at 6:00 A.M. in the Cathedral of Cusco, we eat the typical Cusco breakfast.…
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The Q’eros and the Festivity of Qoyllurit’i
The religious festival of the Qoyllorit’i of the department of Cusco, is one of the most intriguing events. It takes…
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Peru: Rules and New Experiences the Start of Garden Kindergarten
In Peru, in 2011, the MINEDU (The national Ministry of Education) established a norm of 3 years old for compulsory…
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The Most Feared Demon in the High Mountains
In Andean mythology there are demons and creatures of all kinds. Without a doubt, the jarjacha (carcaq) is one of…
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Cowhide and Its Importance Since Colonial Times
In Spanish times, cow leather played a very important role in colonial buildings–such as churches and mansions–in plows, in the…
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Making the Small Boats of the Jungle
The manufacture of boats in the jungle of Peru was of great importance since water craft were the main means…
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