Feast
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Commentary
Salute to Cusco during Its Feasts
In June, Cusco lives a great fusion of culture, tradition, and mystery. Our Capital of Culture fills with color, flavor,…
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Customs
Unity and Fighting, the Qhapaq Qollas of Qoyllur Rit’i.
Dancers from one of the troupes making up the Nación Tawantinsuyo will gather every night this week to the side…
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Customs
Carnival Sunday is Here
Happy Sunday. Carnival has arrived in the streets of Cuzco. It is a happy time. The streets are painted in…
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Pampas Grass Soars on High in Cuzco
Fluffy topped spears rise from mounds of tough grass in the canyons by Cuzco. Known as pampas grass in English,…
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Changing Games Excite Cuzco’s Children
During the year, Cuzco pumps and jumps to a whole series of fiestas and celebrations. They are like a calendar…
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Travel
Children Dance around Cuzco’s Plaza and Begin a Month of Celebration
The high tourist season takes shape, after the Feast of the Cross, which is still being celebrated in some neighborhoods…
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Archeology
The Great Ceremonial and Utilitarian Vessel, the Q’ero, Has Lots of Meaning.
The beautiful q’eros have a long history of importance in Cuzco. Q’ero means wood. They were wooden cups that the…
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