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Peruvians love to celebrate and the Summer includes several festivities to choose from. Some of those to take note of are the Virgen del Carmen in Paucartambo, Corpus Christi in Cusco, and Qoyllority which includes a pilgrimage to the Andes.
Of course the one held in highest regard and most well known is the Inti Raymi Festival. This Incan celebration is for the Sun God Inti whom was held in the highest regard much as you see in other mythic religions.
You can join in the festivities if in Cusco on June 24th. The in-house travel agency at our Spanish school can arrange for you to join in on the procession that leads its way to Sacsayhuaman, which is an ancient Incan fortress to the North of the city.
You will also get the chance to see many Inca dances and traditions to honor and worship Inti. Participants will be wearing traditional dress and make sacrificial offerings to the Sun god. Historically animal sacrifices were offered up to the Sun God, but in modern time it is very animal friendly and more low key offerings are given. It is no coincidence that the festival takes place at the Winter Solstice and the offering is to appease the god for good farming in the future.
Today Catholicism has overshadowed the religious prevalence of the nation, but it is always great to know your roots and celebrate your ancient heritage. If you can't make it this year, then you have an entire 12 months to plan for the next festivities.
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