The grand ceremony of the Inti Raymi in Cusco

The grand ceremony of the Inti Raymi in Cusco. The Inti Raymi is a traditional celebration in Cusco.Which brings many visitors, not only from different regions of Peru.

But of the world and itself symbolizes the maximum feast of the sun. A true celebration, worshiping the sun.

Not in vain to the Spanish translation results in “Festival of the Sun”, the great ceremony of the Inti Raymi in Cusco.Holding the current Inti Raymi it is held every June 24 in the city of Cusco.Specifically in the ancient Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, place which incidentally is very close to the main square. The ceremony is a religious celebration of the Inca tradition in which a representative of the Inca along with various representatives of the four own and emblematic figures of the ancient empire. Made an appearance in the wide field of Sacsayhuaman.The staging of the ceremony begins with the entrance of a minor Inca.This enters the Sacsayhuaman announcing the arrival of the dealers came four his addition to the Inca.These will enter the fortress and already inside the Inca play the song to the Sun God to bless this land of the empire.Thus protecting it from winter frosts and so that his people can live in harmony.Following the celebrations, the viewer will be able to appreciate different rituals also like the chicha.This along with what might be called the most important:The sacrifice of a flame, something truly impressive and dates consisting wrest the heart still beating to the auquénido.The latter ritual is carried out by an Inca priest who requested the presence of the animal on the usnu (or altar).Sacrifice is important for the tradition and the viscera and blood of the slaughtered animal are necessary to meet the future holds for the people and if the sun will favor it.The grand ceremony of the Inti Raymi in Cusco. Also check Inti Raymi is the Festival ‘s Biggest Peru