Qoyllur Riti


  • Photographer
    Sebastian Castañeda
  • Prize
    3rd Place / People/Culture
  • Date of Photograph
    2015

Qoyllur Riti In this festivity religious syncretism (Andean Catholic) is appreciated, venerating the image of a crucified Christ, while in a nearby snow-capped making the faithful who come ancestral rites. Attending this festival, are varied to a specific melody extras, there is another longest pilgrimage route "Tayancani". The participation of the faithful is massive. The meaning comes from the Quechua "shining snow". This festival is held in the hamlet of Sinak'ara the foot of snow (Qolquepunko}) where the Sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllur Riti, located in the district of Ocongate to 4750 meters and is to reach the devotees make a pilgrimage 8.5 km. Away from the community Mahuayani to the Shrine. On-site implementation of dances seen, the pilgrimage of the ukukus, religious misas in Quechua. Pilgrims walking to the mountain Qolquepunko to participate in the festival Lord of Qoyllur Riti, this walk have a distance of 8.5 km.

You can create multiple entries, and pay for them at the same time.
Just go to your History, and select multiple entries that you would like to pay for.