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Bajada de Reyes, Ollantaytambo

In western Christianity Epiphany (usually celebrated on January 6th) commemorates the visit of the 3 Kings / Wise Men / Magi to the baby Jesus. It is called El Día de los Reyes / Tres Reyes Magos in Spanish and traditionally in Spain it was the day when children received their presents; parades celebrating the arrival of the kings are also a feature. Many of these Catholic traditions are also observed in Latin America. A more unusual Reyes festival takes place in Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley near Cusco. Indigenous people from the highlands carry a statue of Baby Jesus from Markacocha down to Ollantaytambo, where it joins other statues of Baby Jesus for the festival. The event also features Catholic masses and dance parades.

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Masked Kapac Qolla dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Kapac Qolla dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Kapac Qolla dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Kapac Qolla dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Kapac Qolla dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Doctor / Sijlla dancer dressed as a priest at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Kapac Qolla dancer and Doctor / Sijlla dancer dressed as a priest at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Doctor / Sijlla dancer dressed as a priest at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked Chujchu / Chukchu dancer at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
Masked dancers wearing traditional dress of the region at Bajada de Reyes festival, Ollantaytambo, Peru
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