Spring – Autumn Equinox

Spring – Autumn Equinox

by | Mar 22, 2020 | Andean Culture

As you may know, every year between March 19th to the 21st the Equinox passes, the distance and inclination between the Sun and the Earth returns the day to its time equivalent to the night. Both the Equinoxes and the Solstices marked the agricultural, religious and...
Carnivals in the Andes

Carnivals in the Andes

by | Feb 20, 2020 | Andean Culture

Carnivals are all over the world and of all colors … The Andes could not be the exception. After the Spanish conquest, not only Catholic traditions were transmitted but also some pagan ones such as summer carnivals, which when arrived in South America adapted to...
Solstice in South America

Solstice in South America

by | Dec 21, 2019 | Andean Culture

Solstice in the Andes For many years every December, around the world we celebrate Christmas and the arrival of the New Year, but have we ever wondered why we do it or what was done before celebrating these dates. We are pleased to invite you to learn how Christmas is...
Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture

by | Dec 5, 2019 | Andean Culture

Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is an issue that has taken importance in recent decades due to various factors that affect all countries in general and climate change mainly that produces shortages of products in more vulnerable areas, coupled with...
World Soil Day 🌱

World Soil Day 🌱

by | Dec 5, 2019 | Andean Culture

World Soil Day World Soil Day 2019 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign “Stop soil erosion, save our future” aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being, addressing the growing challenges in soil...