Carmel Feast, Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo.

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Characters in costumes wearing masks at the annual festival in honor of their patron saint, Mamacha Carmen at Pucartambo, Cusco, Peru. The Virgin Mary is carried in procession through the streets, preceded and followed by traditional dancers of several types, and many festival goers. Traditional dances of the festival include Chukchu, Ch'unchu, Qhapaq negro, Qhapaq Qulla and Saqra.

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