twelve dishes of Holy Week
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Fiestas
The Twelve Dishes of Holy Week and Good Friday
On Good Friday Cuzco commemorates the passion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a day of reflection, where everyone…
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The Twelve Dishes of Holy Week
Holy Week is one time when many people live their faith to the fullest. They remember all the happenings of…
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Customs
Six Desserts and Companions Needed for Holy Week
Holy Week is in full bloom now in the city of Cuzco. It began with Palm Sunday. Holy Monday was…
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Holy Week is Sweetened with Meaningful Desserts, Rice Pudding among Them
Rice pudding (arroz con leche) served with another pudding, called mazamorra morada, purple pudding, is one of the most served…
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The Via Crucis Claims Cuzco
After the big public celebrations of Monday of Holy Week, when the Lord of Temblors enters the city, a different…
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Food & Drinks
Peaches Rule for Easter in Cuzco
During Easter peaches show up in Cuzco and are an important food for the holiday. Of course they are enjoyed…
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Customs
Cuzco’s Twelve Dishes for Holy Week
Some families in Cuzco still maintain the custom of fasting as a sign of support and humility before the sufferings…
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Holy Week in Cuzco
Without doubt, the expectations for this week are really great. During this time the city of Cuzco will receive a…
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