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andean traditions
Culture
Dispatch from Qoyllur Rit’i: A 24-Hour Sleepless Pilgrimage with the Ukukus
The Ukukus, a group of traditional Andean dancers, embark on a yearly pilgrimage between sacred mountains. Read this firsthand account.
Cusco
Amazing Things to See in Cusco: Q’eswachaka Bridge (Video)
Have you heard of the remaking of the Q'eswachaka bridge in Cusco? Check out this ancient Andean symbol of cooperation and community that silently survived.
Culture
Chicha and Dance: Celebrate Indigenous Traditions in the Sacred Valley
One of the things I love about living in Pisac is that it seems that there is always a festival happening. Residents are proud of the their traditions.
Culture
Rare Andean Instruments: Have You Heard of the Bandurria?
The Bandurria is a lesser-known instrument that's popular in the Cusco region of Peru. With its booming yet angelic sounds, it stands out from...