Calendar Of Festivities Of Cusco
Discover a list of fantastic festivals in Cusco. So much of Peru is based on a agrarian culture, insuring good Harvests and fertility of their herds is of paramount importance. Visit: https://www.alpacaexpeditions.com/
Discover a list of fantastic festivals in Cusco. So much of Peru is based on a agrarian culture, insuring good Harvests and fertility of their herds is of paramount importance. Visit: https://www.alpacaexpeditions.com/
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<strong>Calendar</strong> of <strong>Festivities</strong> in <strong>Cusco</strong><br />
PACHAMAMA RAYMI / MOTHER EARTH DAY – August 1 st<br />
This is an Andean ritual which pays tribute to Mother Earth in honor of all she gives us. A key<br />
concept in the Andean culture is that of “ayni” or sacred reciprocity. This is a day set aside to<br />
symbolically give something back to Mother Earth. A beautiful mandala is created using many<br />
items from nature – seeds, coca leaves, dried fruits, flowers, rice, incenses, sweets and many<br />
other items. It is infused with the love that the people of Peru have, who are so closely<br />
connected to their Pachamama and it is offered to the spirits of the Andes Mountains and<br />
Mother Earth. This also marks the beginning of the Andean New Year. During the first 12 days<br />
of August is a period called “Las Cabañuelas”, brought over by the Spanish, where the<br />
weather is watched closely and a prediction is made for the weather for the upcoming year,<br />
to help the agricultural communities decide when to plant.
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