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3/01/2009 - 3/24/2009Lord of the Earthquakes
Cusco,
Peru
Pre-Inca traditions and beliefs mingle with Catholic worship in this popular celebration based on a miracle. In 1650, an oil painting of Christ on the cross is believed to have overcome the terrible destructive power of an earthquake. Since that date, the indigenous local people have paid homage to the image of 'Taitacha Temblores', a mixed Quechua and Spanish title meaning Lord of the Earthquakes. Coming at the end of Semana Santa on Easter Monday, this is a colourful event which takes place partly in Cusco Cathedral, built on the site of the Inca creator-god, Viracocha. Here, the smoke-blackened image is kept, to be paraded through the streets wearing a crimson crown of flowers.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Cathedral and streets of Cusco
Plaza de Armas
Cusco, Peru
Getting there:
Foot: Located in the centre of Cusco.
Contact Information:
PromPeru (Commission for the Promotion of Peru)
Calle Uno Oeste No 50
Lima
27
Peru
Telephone: +51 (0)1 224 3279.
Email: postmaster@promperu.gob.pe
Website: www.peru.info
