miércoles, 17 de febrero de 2016

Peru: Thousands celebrate Cusco's Kacharpari Carnival

Peru: Thousands celebrate Cusco's Kacharpari Carnival

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14:04.
 Lima, Feb. 15.
 By dancing to the beat of typical and colorful music under bright sunshine, Cusco's people celebrated the great Kacharpari carnival on Sunday.

The festivity was inaugurated by Cusco residents at the city's Main Square during the morning. The parade saw citizens wearing traditional costumes, who marched across streets and avenues.

Over 20 delegations from several private and public institutions, as well as civil society participated in this cultural event.

Thousands of locals and tourists also took part in the festive activities by becoming witnesses of the amazing performances and decorative scenarios. 

Dances —such as Wallatas, Tupay, Wallata Salkaqocha or even Cusco's Carnival— amazed members of the jury, who assessed punctuality, attitudes, choreographies, costumes and quality displayed during the contest. 

Cusco's Municipal Company of Festivities (Emufec) Director Oscar Alzamora indicated that the city lived carnival celebrations to the full.

Likewise, he stressed that residents revalue their traditions and customs by performing a wide variety of typical dances.
 
Immersed in a joyful environment, domestic and foreign tourists did not stay immune to any of these cultural activities. They also enjoyed and danced to the rhythm of carnival music.