Carnival in the Andes is a vibrant cultural mosaic that fuses ancestral rituals of native peoples with colonial and Christian elements. With the purpose of celebrating the fertility of the earth and paying tribute to Pachamama, an amazing expression of syncretism is generated. The copleros and copleras of Cachi have revived the ancestral rondas in […]
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Along the trails of the Puna
Héctor Tizón once wrote: “The Puna is not just a hot and cold lunar desert, it is an experience: silence, loneliness, and helplessness are intensely experienced there.” In the Puna you feel tiny. And sometimes, alone. It can take hours until you meet someone. Between clouds and trails that are sometimes difficult to see, I […]
Wichi Territory
“Ohäpehen honhat lhawo. We are the flower of the earth”. The Wichi people not only have a deep spiritual connection to their ancestral lands but also regard it as their benevolent provider, bestowing abundance upon them. Living as a hunting and gathering society, the Wichi call the vast Gran Chaco region in northern Argentina their […]