Meeting of Copleros
The meeting first took place in 1984 and since then, year after year, “copleros” (singers of popular folk songs) from all over the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Puna area have come together to value and preserve this local poetic expression.
Read MorePachamama Celebration
The festivities begin with civic ceremonies, a gaucho parade, and the traditional lunch. The Goat Cheese Competition is also part of an effort to preserve ancient traditions.
Read MoreMeeting of Comadres
During this event, lifelong bonds of solidarity and respect are established between “comadres” (i.e. between a child´s mother and their godmother).
Read MoreHolly Week
During this celebration, religious rites intermingle with traditional pre-hispanic customs.
Read MoreSaint Anne
A fair is organized at the main square where miniature objects are displayed following an ancient religious tradition related to the Virgin´s childhood.
Read MorePachamama Worship Day
The Worship of Pachamama is an Incaic tradition which has strongly survived in the province of Jujuy. People from La Quebrada and La Puna have been venerating Pachamama for centuries.
Read MoreSanta Rosa de Lima
This is the village´s patron saint and first American saint. She is venerated with civic ceremonies, attended by numerous political and religious figures of the province, a mass in her honor and “misachicos” (small religious processions by villagers) joined by “sikuri” bands.
Read MoreStudents´ Festival
In Purmamarca, high school students crown their spring queen and make a paper-flowered parade float .
Read MoreCommemoration of All the Faithful Departed
The rituals that take place during this day are part of the locals' beliefs about death and its meaning. The unique and distinctive mixture of Catholic and pagan elements cannot be found in any other celebration.
Read MoreAdoration of Nativity Scenes
On December 8th, Day of the Virgin Mary, every family or institution sets up a nativity scene and gets ready for welcoming the faithful and celebrating the Coming of Baby Jesus.
Read MoreChristmas Eve and Christmas Day
In South America, Christmas is celebrated with equal or greater solemnity than in Europe; it is an outstandingly colorful festivity, particularly among indigenous communities in which Christianity is deeply rooted.
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