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photography
Corpus Christi: Photo Essay
Corpus Christi Cusco is the most important religious festival in Cusco. There are 15 saints and virgins who with processions…
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photography
Reflection on the Fiesta of Corpus Christi
Cuzco is a city of celebrations, hence the municipality formed its own public – private enterprise to organize and manage…
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Fiestas
Corpus Christi, the Sumptuous and Majestic Feast of Cusco
Under a brightly shining sun on the Plaza de Armas of Cusco Cusco gets ready for the largest celebrations of…
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The Saints’ Conversation
Some years ago as is customary all the saints and virgins came out of the churches in procession accompanied by…
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Events
The Virgin vs the Official Schedule of Festivities: Two Cultures in Cuzco
The Virgin of Natividad, Almudena made her way along the side of the Plaza on Sunday morning back to her…
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Ingredients
Fruit of the Corpus Christi Season
The Feast of Corpus Christi made the people of Cuzco vibrate with joy like every year. The Plaza de Armas…
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Commentary
Cuzco’s Corpus Christi and La Paz’s Gran Poder, Different Combinations of Faith, Culture, and Country
Cuzco celebrated Corpus Christi this week while last Saturday the people of La Paz Bolivia carried out a different, massive…
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Customs
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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Food & Drinks
Birthdays Are a Fun Time for All in Cuzco
There is a saying in Cusco that goes, “cada quien con su santo”, “to each their saint.” Every person has…
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Commentary
One Taxi Ride in Cuzco
Two people dressed as Incas stepped to the street corner as a taxi i was in turned there. I said…
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