Pachakutic

"Pachakutic, from the Quechua language, is originally a concept associated with pre-Columbian Andean cultures, meaning "a change in the sun", or a movement of the Earth which will bring a new era. In its original context, it was associated with the type of creation myth found in much of the pre-Columbian Americas in which the present World had undergone several previous cycles of creation and renewal, and the present age was likewise part of such a great cycle." (Wikipedia)

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The trip to Cusco - Inti Raymi festival

This post brings the pictures from Cusco! We were privileged to see the Inti Raymi, the Inca festival of the sun. It was a very impressive representation of what happened during the Inca times. Since the Incas followed a circular way of life, the solstice was important to mark a renew cicle.

To be honest, I got a mixed feeling towards the Incas, not sure if I would like to be living under their 'management'. In this sense, I still prefer the Moche culture from all I have seen from here but the reason is subject to another post.

The Inca king appears - impressive posture

Servents from different tribes prepare the King's path

Tribes loyal to the Inca's post themselves in the cerimony

The sun (God Inti) hears the claims from the Incas and decided to appear

Tribes aligned to reverend the Inca king and start the party

Tough walk to go and to come back to the Inti Raymi festival site

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