Peruvian National Holidays in Cusco

The Fiestas Patrias in Peru, or National Holidays in Peru, are celebrations of Peru's independence from the Spanish Empire. They officially consist of two days:

• July 28, in commemoration of the declaration of Independence in Lima by Don Jose de San Martin (the act was signed on July 15, 1821)..
• July 29, in honor of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru.

The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses. Along with Christmas, Fiestas Patrias is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Peruvians and it is normal for local businesses to generate as much revenue as in the month of December. Tourism tends to increase during these holidays with visitors coming to join in the celebrations.

 

Cusco Night Light and Sound 2016

NIGHT LIGHT AND SOUND

The Cusquenian sky dazzles with the fireworks show that for more of 30 minutes illuminates the imperial sky, before the show are presented local, national and foreign artistic musicals groups, this event is carried out in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco where they attend near 80 thousand people.

The Night Light and Sound is a cultural and musical spectacle widely expected by locals and tourists in Cusco.

In the musical show will be presented: the Symphony Orchestra of Cusco, the local group “Pueblo Andino“, Pachongo and the participants of singing contest “His Majesty the Huayno“

Inti Raymi or Feast of Sun

The Inti Raymi, contemporary version is from the June 24, 1944, when the festivities were instituted in the city in memory of their ancient origin and cradle of great civilization Inka.

Scenarios

On June 24, the feast in honor of the Sun God, is done in the three historical and natural landscapes that are commonly used for the staging:

• The Coricancha (Gold Cerco): In the Inca period was the main temple dedicated to the sun.

• The Plaza de Armas (the old Huacaypata or Plaza del Guerrero): During the Inca Empire, this vast square was fully developed ceremony in the great ushnu or ceremonial platform.

• Saqsaywaman (voice derives from the Quechua "saqsay" and "waman" which translated into Spanish means "sacíate falcon"). This impressive archaeological site is 3,555 m.s.n.m., one kilometer Inca Qolqanpata neighborhood.

FINAL DRAMATIZATION - ACTS (SAQSAYWAMAN)

• Ceremonial site.
• Report from the 4 Suyus or Regions: Qollasuyo, Kuntisuyu, Antisuyu and
• Chinchaysuyu.
• Rite of Chicha.
• Rite of Sacred Fire.
• Sacrifice of the Llama (Andean camelid) and omens.
• Rite of Sankhu (holy bread).
• Q'ochurikuy (popular exaltation).