Fight the Cold and Build Community, Ponche de Habas
Ponche de Habas, CuzcoBy Walter Coraza Morveli, Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara, and David Knowlton Both people and their communities pass through moments of transition. In these moments that which is of...
View ArticleGuinea Pig, Pet or Festive Meal
Guinea Pigs Huacaro Fair By David Knowlton “Did you know that in other countries they don’t eat guinea pig” said the one young man to the other while seated on benches in the Plaza de San Blas. “What?...
View ArticleEnergy and Fun, Birthdays in Cuzco
Birthday Cake By Hebert Edgardo Huamani Jara (Translation by David Knowlton) For almost everyone, reaching another year is a special occasion. It is a time for taking stock of what you have done and...
View ArticleCuzco’s Guinea Pigs Always Need Greenery to Become Good to Eat
Do You Need Some Grass for your Guinea Pigs? By Brayan Coraza Morveli (translated by David Knowlton) Guinea Pigs squeak and dart in old style Cuzco kitchens while in more contemporary homes they have a...
View ArticleBirthdays Are a Fun Time for All in Cuzco
By Arnold Fernandez Coraza Celebrating a happy Birthday in Cuzco (Arnold Fernandez Coraza) There is a saying in Cusco that goes, “cada quien con su santo”, “to each their saint.” Every person has their...
View ArticleFlowers and Arrangements Carry Much Meaning
Flowers for the Virgin (Wayra) By Brayan Coraza Morveli Fresh flowers are bought and used in Cuzco year round. They find place in the different events that shape the city’s life and each flower has...
View ArticleThe Good Old Days in Cuzco
A Field of Variety Crops in Cuzco Arnold Fernandez Coraza If we work our memory a bit, we can think about how Cuzco was some years ago when natural medicine and good food were the most important thing...
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