Corpus Christi in Cuzco

1. Cuzco In Corpus Christi

2. I went to Cuzco and just by chance there was a traditional catholic celebration “ Corpus Christie “ During two days the carved wooden images of saints went from their church to the Catedral, in from of the main square.

3. It was a mix of cristian beliefs and local people ( inca ´s descendants ) Music and singing was everywhere.

14. wooden figures & masks

16. Entrance to “ L a Merced” convent

17. This cell was painted by a monk that used his blood to obtain a rare & special red.

18. Inca Garcilazo ´s house, altar & bed. He was a famous local writer.

21. Tambomachay : Inca´bath ( fed by natural springs )

23. At the side of this doll, hanging higt in a tree, rural people left mesagges. It works as a comunal mail service

24. Moon ‘ s valley Center of sacred ceremonies at day & night

25. Qenko Religious site which name means labyrinth, contains sacred caves & on top huge stones .

26. Typical inca´s construction, a window carved stone.

27. Sacsayhuaman It was a fortress and a sacred center, belived to have been an astronomical observatory.

30. Stones are enormous, finely worked with no mix in between them.

31. Music : ( peruvian folk) Photos: Taken with a non digital camera By Maria [email_address] I spend at Cuzco a fantastic time, enjoyng the people, the music, the festivity. It was quite an experience watching all those images in the steet, carried sometimes from far away churches.