Tag: summer solstice
Ecuadorian Solstice Festivals Along the Equator
In Ecuador, Inti Raymi (or the Fiesta del Sol), was declared a festival of Intangible Cultural...
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Intiraymi in Cotacachi: Dancing For A Good Harvest
A couple of years ago, I took friends to stay in the small town of Cotacachi for Inti Raymi. Our...
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A Raymi Festival for Every Season
The four Andean sun festivals, called raymis, are ancient celebrations honoring the annual passage...
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How the Saraguros Celebrate Kapak Raymi
In the southern province of Loja, the city of Saraguro, Ecuador is famous for its local traditions...
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The Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
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