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The Inti Raymi ("Festival of the Sun")[1] was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti, one of the most venerated deities in Inca religion. It was the celebration of the Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year in terms of the time between sunrise and sunset and the Inca New Year. In territories south of the equator the gregorian months of June and July are winter months. - Wikipedia
Saqsayhuaman Archeological Site - Cusco, Peru
Since the 1940’s, this theatrical representation has taken place at the temple-fortress of Sacsayhuaman above the city of Cusco on the 24th of June, attracting many locals and tourists alike.
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Con danza, frutos de la tierra y música, la comunidad Fakcha Llakta (Tierra de la Cascada), en Otavalo, provincia de Imbabura, celebró la Fiesta del Sol (Inti Raymi). Esta vez, Elizabeth Cabezas, presidenta de la Asamblea Nacional, fue la prioste. El sonido de un churo alertó del inicio de la fiesta, que es la oportunidad propicia para renovar energÃas. Se trata de una fiesta espiritual nutrida de simbolismo. Foto: Santiago Armas/Asamblea Nacional
The Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Sun God).Today is still celebrated annually in Cuzco and the archaeological complex of Saqsaywaman.
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Wikipedia Inti Raymi link:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inti_Raymi
Re-enactment of course.
Saqsaywaman
Main Ceremony
Sinchi (supreme warrior commander of the Empire)
People of Cusco! People of T'oqokachi, Karmenqa, Upper Cusco, Lower Cusco! Brothers and sisters from every corner of the mighty Empire of the Four Quarters!
Welcome to this great plaza of Chukipampa!
Now the Inka, the invincible Pachacutec, is about to arrive to lead the ceremony in which the Sun god will reveal to us his will. Be patient!
The first signs in Haukaypata have been auspicious. And so, let us prepare to receive our one true Inka.
The Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Sun God).Today is still celebrated annually in Cuzco and the archaeological complex of Saqsaywaman.
The Inti Raymi ("Festival of the Sun")[1] was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti, one of the most venerated deities in Inca religion. It was the celebration of the Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year in terms of the time between sunrise and sunset and the Inca New Year. In territories south of the equator the gregorian months of June and July are winter months. - Wikipedia
Plaza de Armas - Cusco, Peru
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The Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Sun God).Today is still celebrated annually in Cuzco and the archaeological complex of Saqsaywaman.
The Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Sun God).Today is still celebrated annually in Cuzco and the archaeological complex of Saqsaywaman.
The Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Sun God).Today is still celebrated annually in Cuzco and the archaeological complex of Saqsaywaman.
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Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving holidays, festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations around that time.
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