The day of the Santurantikuy in Cusco

The day of the Santurantikuy in Cusco. This is a very important fair that takes place in the city of Cusco in December.

Specifically on 24 this month in the main square of the city. It is a fair that brings together many important local craftsmen.

Where exhibitions of their handicrafts are made, this day also leave at fairs calls “herbalists”.

They come from different parts of the Cusco to present different herbs brought each of their areas and used to decorate births and mangers.

The name given to this fair is not arbitrary because the translation into Spanish means “Sale of Santos”.

It is itself different statuettes or carvings Santos those offered for sale at the fair cusqueña.

All or most of them have the purpose to serve as decoration ornaments important nativity scenes.

The Santurantikuy is an event and since before dawn stalls of artisans are armed in the Plaza de Armas.

Among the handicrafts, as well as the beautiful sculptures can be found different embroidery and weaving.

The most representative image of this day fair is undoubtedly the so-called Niño Manuelito.

Which it is the name that is known to the Child Jesus and found pottery made in different sizes and in different positions.

It is the most requested one in which you are found with open arms and dressed in beautiful robes and crowns.

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