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Sapimanta Yachakuy

Tradition

Language

Pachamama (Mother Earth)

Fiestas y Celebraciones

Andean Highlands

Pachamama is Mother Earth, the giver of life, for the Andean peoples.

Pachamama is the great Mother of Andean peoples. She gives food, water, and life. We thank Pachamama, sing to her, and dance for her. At festivals we make offerings (pagu): seeds, honey, water. When Pachamama is happy, she gives good seeds in the fields.

Key Terms

Pachamama

pa.tʃa.ma.ma

Compound: pacha (time/world) + mama (mother)

Pagu

pa.gu

Offering or ritual payment to Pachamama

Example Sentences

Pachamamata yupaychanchik

Beginner

We give thanks to Mother Earth

Pachamamaka kawsayta kun

Intermediate

Pachamama gives life

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