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Culture & History | July 2, 2011 [ 17:01 ]

Machu Picchu centennial celebrations kicked off today in Cusco

Andina

Centennial celebrations for the scientific discovery of Macchu Picchu started today, Saturday, in Cusco with the opening of the photographic exhibition Remembrances of Machu Picchu.

The exhibit takes place at Manco Capac Square in the district of Machu Picchu, Cusco’s province of Urumbamba.

According to Ricardo Vega, president of the High Level Commission responsible for the organization of the event, the schedule of activities, which will last until July 9, includes parades, festivals, ceremonies, cultural events among others.

“It is a really nice and diverse program,” Vega told Andina news agency after inviting the Peruvians to join the celebrations.

The main day of celebrations will be on July 7 and will include the staging of the traditional Tinkay ceremony and a salute from the Cuatro Suyos.

In addition, later that day, a sound and light show called “Machu Picchu, history and homage to a wonder of the world” will take place from 18:00 to 20:00 hours at the Inca citadel featuring the Andean Orchestra and Cusco’s Symphony Orchestra.  

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