Traditional dances and performances of Cuzco Region in Peru

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The group of dancers performing a characteristic Inca war dance as a part of Christian religious festival. Co-existance of pagan and Christian roots is a characteristic feature of Peruvian culture and identity.

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Performers dressed as 'Doctores' represent lawyers and government officials of the colonial and republican period known for their exploitation of rural inhabitants.

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The group of performers showing traditional majeno dance related to the colonial times. Los Majenos with their beer bottles represent importers of 'fiery water'- distilled spirits- to the Cuzco region from Majes in Arequipa area.

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Performers disguised as warriors present ritual war dance of Inca Empire in between Christian parades at the Corpus Christi festival.

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Group of young women performing Qoyacha - a festive dance of mixed origin - in costumes characteristic of the 18th and 19th century.

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Traditionally dressed women before joining the dance parade at the Festival of Corpus Christi in Cuzco.

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Nowdays the presentations of dances and customs typical for the Incan Empire are popular during many festivals and celebrations across Peru.

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The dancers performing typical Peruvian dance majeno. They are portraying merchants and landowners of the colonial and republican times, sometimes with an ironic elements regarding European fetures like rosy cheeks and long noses.

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A young girl, member of a group performing Qoyacha - a festive dance of mixed origin - in costumes characteristic of the 18th and 19th century.

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Group of dancers wearing colonial hispanic dresses performing at the streets of Cuzco during the Corpus Christi festival.

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A local band accompanying one of the dancing troupes walking around the main square of Cuzco. In Peru orchestras and musical bands take part in the majority of celebrations and festivals.

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The dancers dressed as Inca warriors are raising their hands in a manner their ancestors used to worship the sun god Inti for strength, energy and bravery.

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Traditional dances depicting pre and post-colonial history of Peru accompany fiestas, processions and cultural events across the country. Captured during the Festival of Corpus Christi in Cuzco, Peru,.