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Inti Raymi - Festival of the Sun

in Traditions That Tell Stories by Ivana Zivadinovic

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Inti Raymi - Festival of the Sun on “Traditions That Tell Stories”, a list by Ivana Zivadinovic on TheLysts.

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Country
Peru
Origin Story
Inti Raymi, meaning 'Festival of the Sun' in Quechua, was established by Inca Pachacuti in the 15th century to honor Inti, the sun god, and to mark the winter solstice and the beginning of the new Inca year.
Folklore Type
Religious Festival
Event Date
June 24
Ritual Significance
The festival symbolizes the mythical origin of the Inca people and serves as a prayer for the sun's return to ensure a prosperous agricultural year.
Fun Fact
The modern reenactment of Inti Raymi, initiated in 1944, is the second-largest festival in South America, attracting thousands of visitors annually.
Duration
Originally 9 days; modern reenactments last 1 day
Symbol
Sun

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