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Discover the festive soul of the Andean countries in celebrations that keep alive ancestral beliefs, express gratitude and devotion, and reveal the deep connection of our people with nature and an ancient culture that is still present.
In Bolivia, the ch'alla in February invites you to experience an ancestral ceremony that blesses homes, vehicles and projects with offerings that symbolize prosperity, a tradition that also accompanies moments such as planting or harvesting. August, Pachamama month, invites you to participate in ancestral rituals with colorful tables and the burning of the k'hoa, expressions of deep gratitude to mother earth. The majestic Oruro Carnival, The World Heritage Site envelops visitors with vibrant dances, music and devotion that transforms the streets into an unforgettable spectacle.
In Colombia, the Black and White Carnival of Pasto, held in January, is a colorful celebration of equality, with parades that combine Andean and Hispanic traditions. The Chicha, Life and Joy Festival, The cultural heritage of Bogota, rescues the ancestral traditions, folklore and gastronomy of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, highlighting the chicha, a fermented corn drink. In April, Valledupar fills up with energy with the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata, a vibrant celebration that unites the indigenous, African, European and peasant, highlighting the best performers and composers of this iconic musical genre.
In Ecuador, between February and March, the Pawkar Raymi celebrates the blossoming with rituals, music, dance and community fairs in several provinces, such as Imbabura y Cotopaxi, The new Andean agricultural cycle began in June, marking the beginning of the new Andean agricultural cycle. In June, the Inti Raymi illuminates the Andes with ceremonies dedicated to the sun in several provinces such as Pichincha, Tungurahua y Chimborazo, where communities and visitors congregate. These celebrations express the continuity of ancestral agricultural calendars and the spiritual relationship of the Kichwa people with the sun, the earth and the cycles of nature.
In Peru, the Virgen de la Candelaria Festivity, celebrated in February in Puno, brings together dancers and musicians who pay homage to the Virgin with dances, songs and rituals that have been passed down from generation to generation. In April, during the Easter, In June, Ayacucho is transformed with solemn processions, handmade flower carpets, traditional songs and masses that fuse the Catholic faith with Andean cultural expressions. In June, the Feast of St. John in San Martin gathers the population around the river, symbol of life and purification, with dances, music and typical food.
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