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The Entrance of Saints and Followers into Cusco’s Plaza
To their own tunes, the saints entered into Cuzco’s plaza on the way to the Cathedral where they spent the…
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Celebration
Images of Yesterday’s Procession of the Lord of Temblors
Yesterday was a splendid day in which the Taytacha, the Lord of Temblors, made his annual procession from the Cathedral…
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Commentary
Coming Together, The Lord of Temblors Roams Cuzco Today.
Power and passion beat to the sound of trumpets, bells, and hundreds of thousands of souls. The day is a…
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Customs
The Passion and the Beauty of Corpus Christi
Tens of thousands of persons crowded Cuzco’s Plaza de Armas this morning for an outdoor mass, with all the saints…
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Traditional Food
The Lord of Earthquakes’ Procession Yesterday.
Yesterday was one of the most important events in the ritual calendar of Cuzco. It is up there with the…
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The Lord of Miracles’ Procession through Cuzco Yesterday
Yesterday a procession of the Lord of Miracles was carried out. It drew a great multitude of faithful who accompanied…
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The Month of Purple Celebrates Miracles, Rain, and Peru’s Coast
Though the Lord of Miracles is centered in Lima where his history goes back centuries, he is gaining devotion in…
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Food & Drinks
Chef’s Sunday: A Miraculous Sweet, Doña Pepa’s Turrón
Every year in October people celebrate the passage of the Lord of Miracles through the streets of Lima. Thousands of…
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The Lord of Temblors’ Stroll through Cuzco
Yesterday, the great Lord of Temblors made his annual visit to the City of Cuzco and crowds massed to receive…
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Customs
Thorns, Fish, and Beer: Two Realities
Fires will burn on Cuzco’s hilltops Thursday night, after which many people will fast and eat traditional food, while others…
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