EASTER IN PERU
El Señor de los Temblores The archaeological capital of Latin America and former capital of the Inca empire Tawantinsuyu celebrates the Holy Week with the cult of the Señor de los Temblores (Lord of the Earthquakes) or Taitacha how he is called in Quechua. The people's faith in the Señor de los Temblores aroused on May 31, 1650, when an earthquake shook the city and destroyed various houses and temples. In this moment, for many people a miracle happened: Indios, lords, slaves and mestizos came together to pray to the Christo de los Temblores for shelter. Since that day, the Holy Week is celebrated with numerous processions which are accompanied by a large multitude of believers. The houses' windows where the procession passes carrying Jesus Christ's effigy, are decorated with glowing velvet draperies and carpets, adorned with golden laces. Like in Ayacucho, on Good Friday the encounter between Jesus Christ in the Holy Grave and the Virgen Dolorosa (Suffering Virgin) takes place. Unlike many other places, in Cusco, this day is not celebrated
with abstinence: it is common to prepare up to 12 dishes, starting
with a great variety of soups and ending with delicious desserts,
made of apple or corn. Holy Week comes to its end on Easter Sunday:
after the processions and the celebration of the mass the air is
filled with different kinds of flavors, coming from dainties like
empanadas (fritters filled with meat or chicken), tamales (a dish
made of corn, wrapped in banana leaves) and cakes. That is how the
Andean Semana Santa closes in the imperial city of Cusco. Our recommendations for Cusco:
Those who inscribe for a Spanish language course between April 10 and April 23 on the Acupari Language School's homepage in Cusco will receive a 10% discount!
To spend an especially idyllic Easter we recommend you a stay at
the hotel Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay. An extraordinary atmosphere
in the middle of nature!
And for all Peruvians and residents in Peru, we have got a special offer! For furher information please click here. |
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