Paddys day, Peru style.

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We were fortunate to have arrived in Cusco just as a week of festivities began. This originates from Inca times, when the winter solstice on 21 June was celebrated. Theres a full week of parades, dancing, music etc.

There were some foreign visitors but it mainly seemed to be an occassion for locals and Peruvians to come out for a good time.

Each day it started around 9 AM and continued until around 9 PM. We got to recognize some participating groups by their dress etc and quite a number took part every day over the week. Their levels of stamina must have been astounding.

Its a riot of colour, noise and theres a wonderful friendly atmosphere all round.

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