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Sapimanta Yachakuy
Tradition

Festival of the Sun

Inti Raymi

Fiestas y Celebraciones

Andean Highlands - [object Object]

Inti Raymi is one of the most important festivals, honoring the Sun Father.

Inti Raymi kashka hatun raymikunamanta, Inti taytata yupaychashpa.

English

Inti Raymi is a great festival from the time of the Incas. It is celebrated every year on June 21st. On this day we honor Father Sun, making Mother Earth happy. There is dancing, singing, and feasting.

Original Language

Inti Raymi kashka Inka pachakunamanta hatun raymi. Tukuy wata 21 ñawpa killapi (junio) ruranakun. Kay punchapi Inti taytata yupaychanchik, allpa mamata kushiyanachishpa. Tushuykunami, takikunami, mikunakunami tiyan.

Key Terms

Inti Raymi

in.ti raj.mi

Literally: Sun Festival

Example Sentences

Inti Raymi kushilla raymi kan

Beginner

Inti Raymi is a joyful festival

Tukuy runakunami Inti Raymita ruranakun

Intermediate

All the people celebrate Inti Raymi

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