In Cusco, Peru, people celebrated Inti Raymi on June 24. It’s often called the Inca “Festival of the Sun,” and it includes music, dancing, and impressive costumes that turn the city into a lively celebration.
The festival connects to the Inca civilization from long ago in the Andes Mountains of South America. The Sun was very important to the Inca because sunlight helps crops grow, and crops like corn and potatoes helped feed communities.
Today, Inti Raymi is a cultural celebration with ceremonies and reenactments, meaning people act out scenes from history to remember and honor traditions. The costumes can be bright and detailed, with patterns and materials that look like they belong in a storybook.
Events like this help communities stay connected to their history and culture while welcoming visitors to learn respectfully. It’s also a reminder that the Sun plays a big role in life on Earth—helping power plants, weather, and so much of the world around us.
The festival connects to the Inca civilization from long ago in the Andes Mountains of South America. The Sun was very important to the Inca because sunlight helps crops grow, and crops like corn and potatoes helped feed communities.
Today, Inti Raymi is a cultural celebration with ceremonies and reenactments, meaning people act out scenes from history to remember and honor traditions. The costumes can be bright and detailed, with patterns and materials that look like they belong in a storybook.
Events like this help communities stay connected to their history and culture while welcoming visitors to learn respectfully. It’s also a reminder that the Sun plays a big role in life on Earth—helping power plants, weather, and so much of the world around us.