Ruraykunaman riy
Sapimanta Yachakuy
Craft

Weaving

Awaykuna

Textiles y Artesanias

Andean Highlands - [object Object]

Weaving is ancient knowledge, used to create shawls, belts, and other textiles.

Awaykuna kashka ñawpa pachamanta yachay, pachallina, chumbi rurashka.

Ingles Shimi

Weaving is knowledge passed down for thousands of years. Women weave beautiful garments from thread. Every pattern in weaving tells a story: mountains, rivers, and animals.

Kikin Shimi

Awaykuna kashka waranqa watakunamanta yachay. Warmikunaka awashpa puchakunamanta sumak churanakunata rurankuna. Tukuy awaypi rikchakkunaka willaykuna kan: urkukuna, yakukuna, animalkunapash.

Shimi Yuyaykuna

Awaykuna

a.waj.ku.na

From the verb away- (to weave) + -kuna (plural/nominalizer)

Rikuchiy Rimay

Mamaka awashpa pachallinta ruran

Chawpipak

Mom weaves to make a shawl

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Tinkishka Willachikuna

Festival of the Sun

Tradition

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

Cuy (Guinea Pig)

Food

Cuy (guinea pig) is a traditional food, cooked and eaten at festivals.

Pawkar Raymi (Flowering Festival)

Tradition

Pawkar Raymi is the flowering festival, celebrating the first blossoms.

The Hummingbird and the Fire

Story

A traditional Andean story about a small hummingbird who does its part to fight a great forest fire, teaching that every action matters.

Minka (Communal Work)

Tradition

Minka is collective voluntary work that strengthens the community.

Pachamama (Mother Earth)

Tradition

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