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Traditions of the Colca Canyon
Today, the Colca Canyon is a colourful Andean Valley where many ancestral traditions remain. Women in the towns often still wear traditional Inca clothing and are skilled in the intricate art of Colca embroidery.
Many traditional and vibrant festivals are still celebrated today, some lasting several days, these are a fantastic opportunity to see traditional dances and customs.
A selection of the best festivals are shown below: | 2nd & 3rd February | Virgen de la Candelaria, celebrated in Chivay | | Late February | Carnival, celebrated throughout the canyon | | 13th June | San Antonio, celebrated in Yanque | | 21st June | The Anniversary of Chivay, celebrated in Chivay | | 14- 17th July | Virgen del Carmen, celebrated in Cabaconde and Chivay | | 25th July | Santiago Apostol, celebrated in Coporaque | | 15th August | Spring Festival, celebrated in Chivay | | 1st & 2nd November | All Saints Day, celebrated throughout the Colca Canyon | | 8th December | La Virgen Imaculada, celebrated in Chivay and Yanque |
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