Inca Water Festival to be staged in Cusco region
A staging of ‘Qocha Raymi’ or Inca water worship ritual has been confirmed for September 24 at Urcos city’s lagoon, belonging to Quispicanchi province.
The venue, located an hour away from Cusco city by road, will host to over 450 actors, mostly locals. Performers will present the Inca ceremony’s 22nd edition, aimed to raise awareness on water preservation.
The environmental activity will kick off at 10 A.M., followed by province’s typical dances and Urcos Children Symphonic Orchestra.
Urcos Lagoon has been of utmost importance for locals since ancient times. Thus, the municipality aims to preserve water resource and prevent locals and visitors from polluting it.
Visitors are invited to enjoy the staging and tour Quispicanchi’s tourist attractions, the Andean route of baroque churches and the famous ‘Vinicunca’ [Rainbow Mountain].
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