by andino | Nov 7, 2024 | Andean Culture
Can you imagine how Christmas was celebrated a long time ago? We are not referring to the properly Christian Christmas of only 2,000 and a few more years. We are referring to an annual party capable of bringing together all the members of a family, an ethnic group, a...
by Jason Tairo | Feb 27, 2023 | Andean Culture
Cajamarca Carnival The party began at the Cajamarca Carnival. Music, fun and tradition merge to offer an unforgettable event for its visitors during February. The great carnival of reunion. After two years of suspending face-to-face celebrations, Cajamarca was...
by Victor Lucero Guevara | 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...
by Victor Lucero Guevara | 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...
by andino | Jan 31, 2020 | Andean Culture
Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria The most important religious celebration in South America according to UNESCO Every year during the month of February the festival of the Virgin of the Candelaria is celebrated, this celebration is intangible cultural heritage of...
by Victor Lucero Guevara | 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...