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Celebrating Inti Raymi

Posted by Julie_admin on Jul 1, 2013 in Blog | 1 comment

Inti Raymi is an annual summer solstice celebration which is observed in many parts of Latin America.  Ceremonies differ somewhat depending on which culture is celebrating and what customs they follow.  Despite the variations Inti Raymi is a celebration and honoring of the power of the Sun, and its life giving energy, on which we all depend. The image featured here shows dancers at the Inti Raymi Celebration held at Cochasqui Pyramids about a 90 minute drive from Cotacachi.  The dancers call upon the spirit of Pachamama, or Mother Earth, and they honor her with their art.  They danced within...