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Commentary
From Perú’s Cloud Forest to London, Paddington Bear
Paddington bear, from the jungles of darkest Peru made an appearance in our house the other night. Not only did…
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Events
This Year’s Quyllur Rit’i
Making a pilgrimage to Quyllur Rit’i is a great tradition in Cuzco and neighboring regions.Tens of thousands of people come…
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Customs
Greeting the New Sun
At the entrance of the sanctuary mamita Alexandrina asks me where I will camp. I realize that we are at…
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Customs
The Round of Life and Death, Jokes and Ice: Cuzco’s Pabluchas
Pabluchas bound through the streets of Cuzco these days. Their energy and commitment make them stand out in a season…
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Entertainment
Andes Meet Hip Hop, Break Dance in Cuzco
Break dance is an extreme sport, because it involves all the body and incurs lots of risk. It consists of…
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Commentary
Masks, Satire, and the Sacred in Cuzco
Dance is an important part of traditional Cuzco life. Whether in the cities with their folk festivals and their feasts…
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