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Corpus Christi- June 15th 2006

The celebration of Corpus Christi used to be celebrated in the whole country, but the Fiesta is most impressive in Cusco. Fifteen saints and virgins, organized in several processions, arrive from different places to the cathedral of Cusco where to came to "greet" the body of Christ, sixty days after Easter Sunday. night before the main day twelve tipical dishes are prepared and consumed, including cuy chiriuchu, beer, chicha and bread.

The Plaza de Armas will be crowded with people that came to see the saints. After the procession, the saints go back to the cathedral and the representatives of the local communities come together and discuss local problems.

After seven days (el octavo), the saints participate in the procession again before going back to their places where they will remain for the rest of the year. Corpus Christi is a very colourful and traditional ceremony and a wonderful opportunity for visitors to celebrate a traditional festival.

Chiri Uchu (a plate including cuy-guinea pig) is the characteristic food of this festivity. Fruits such as chirimoya, coconut, sugar cane, etc are also typical.

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