A traditional Peruvian festival is, by
nature, a space where all things both sacred and profane come together in a
single manifestation of pride, vitality and sheer joy. The Christian rite
that is manifestly visible –above all in the highlands– is superimposed on
the pre-Hispanic tradition of taki (singing and dancing in the Quechua
language) dedicated to pagan gods that are reborn every year in the guise of
Occidental saints.The celebrations go hand-in-hand with a busy program of
activities that include Mass, processions, pilgrimages, dancing, banquets,
arts and crafts shows and agricultural fairs, folk dances and other shows
that blend sensuality and spirituality, the circular order and temporary
chaos as well as the past and the future.Peru's festivals form a a richly colored tapestry aimed at reinventing
history and producing a celebratory synthesis of Man and Mother Earth, if
you are interested in a detailed description of all the celebrations please
look at the Calendar of the Peru festivals |
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