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Tikapallay Dance (Photo:
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Mendivil's craft (Photo: J. Mazzotti)
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Alpaca's sweaters (Photo:
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Crafts sales (Photo: G.
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Alpaca's sweaters
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Peru Travel
Guide >
Destinations by
Regions > Folklore and Craft of Cusco |
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Folklore and
Craft of Cusco |
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The maximum expression of folklore from the people of
Cusco is given in the
Inti
Raymi.
Cusco
is a universe of dances, inheritance from the
Inca
times and that they also conserved from all the towns
and nations that conquered. Many of their dances also
have the inheritance of Spain, with great influence of
the Christian religion.
Today's religious feasts, give origin to the big
dances where fine dresses, beautifully decorated and
embroidered, with multicolored suits are worn,
accompanied by their music and song.
Among the main dances we can mention the Kachampa of
Inca origin, the "Sijlla" (or dance of the doctors) of
Spanish influence, the dance of the "Chunchos", the
"Pusamorenos", the "Llameros", and the "Camiles", among
many others.
The
celebrations
of the Holy Week, Carnivals, Corpus Christi, and the
feast of "Señor de los Temblores" (Lord of the Tremors),
have special significance for the town of Cusco,
becoming a great folkloric expression of their people.
Crafts
Cusco ,
the towns of "
Valle
Sagrado de los Incas" (Sacred Valley of the Incas)
and the
towns
around, have a considerable range of handmade
production, much of it is an inheritance of their
Incas
ancestors.
Outstanding the elaboration of fabrics, especially
those of alpaca wool made by hand, imagery, ceramic,
sculptures and miniatures. In the city of Cusco, it is
recommended to visit
San
Blas's neighborhood, in which numerous artists and
artisans live. In San Blas the artisans like the
Mendívil, Olave and Merida families have reached the
international fame for the quality of their works.
A good opportunity to buy beautiful crafts and to
take contact with the native artisans is on Sunday where
fairs are organized. Outstanding the ones celebrated in
Pisac and Chinchero.
Crafts in silver and gold jewels also have a great
local artistic expression.
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