Pachamama
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Commentary
An Incredible Story of the Day of the Pachamama
The Day of the Earth arrived almost without warning. It used to be that people would only make offerings to…
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Folklore
The Tale of the Golden Bull and the Lost Calf
The anniversary of the town of Vilcabamba found me there, the 16th of November. Every year on this date they put…
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Events
Flowers and Arrangements Carry Much Meaning
Fresh flowers are bought and used in Cuzco year round. They find place in the different events that shape the…
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The Earth Receives Gifts this Month
The month of Pachamama, the lady of the Earth and Time dawns on August first. This is an important time…
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Traditional Food
July is the Month for Huatia, Earth-Baked Potatoes
The whole of July is when all cusqueños eat huatia. They have fun and enjoy the sunny days before this…
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Customs
Greetings Take Time and Attention (Part III of III on Saludos)
Not only do people send saludos to each other, giving a saludo in the form of regards and greeting is…
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Entertainment
Thirst on the First in Cuzco, a Story
It was an afternoon like any other Wednesday. One more day of the routine on which life sometimes hangs. A…
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Commentary
Earth and Dirt Tangle Meaning
Everywhere you look in Cuzco, you see the colors of the landscape: the white of clouds and the blue of…
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Customs
Offerings to the Earth by Sacsayhuaman
A Photo Essay of today's offerings to the Pachamama by Sacsayhuaman
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Food & Drinks
Yellow Traces Fortune Today: Two Thoughts
Two posts on the first of August and yellow mistura (confetti.
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