The Inti Raymi (Quechua for "Inti festival") [1] is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion.

Jul 9, 2020 · Every June 24, the Sun God is the protagonist of one of the most important and traditional festivities celebrated in Peru: The Inti Raymi or "Sun Festival". During this date, thousands of national and foreign tourists walk the streets of the historic center of Cusco and congregate on the esplanades of its main sites to experience a special day ...

Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration where the Incas worshipped their god: "The Inti or Sun" in the capital Cusco. Historically, Inti Raymi lasted about 15 days, during which sacrifices were made, and dances were performed to honor the "Sun God."

The Inti Raymi was a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god (Inti), one of the most venerated deities in Inca Religion. It was the celebration of the winter solstice and became an important festivity to the religious, ceremonial, social and political ambience that extended through the entire Tahuantisuyo (Inca Empire).

Aug 10, 2024 · Inti Raymi is an ancient Incan festival celebrating the winter solstice and the Sun God Inti. The festival was established by the Inca Emperor Pachacuti in 1430 BC and was later banned by Spanish colonizers.

The Inti Raymi festival, whose name means “Festival of the Sun” in Quechua, is one of Cusco‘s most important events. It is celebrated every June 24th, during the winter solstice, and in 2001 it was declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation.

Jul 10, 2022 · The Inti Raymi was the most important ancestral festival in the Inca lands (Tahuantinsuyo) to which about 25,000 people used to attend during the 15 days it used to last in the 15th century. Now it is considered to be the second most important festival in South America, after Rio de Janeiro’s carnival.

During Inti Raymi, the festivities unfold through three distinct phases, each featuring Quechua songs, traditional dances, and vibrant characters adorned in attire reminiscent of the Inca era, such as the ñusta, coyas, pallas, and representatives from the four suyos.

Nov 14, 2023 · The new Inti Raymi is now part of Peru’s most important celebrations and those of the city of Cusco. It has gained great fame as a festival of national identity that transcends Peruvian borders. Reasons Not to Miss the Inti Raymi Festival

Each year on June 24 (the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere) Cusco celebrates the Inca Festival of the Sun – Inti Raymi. Created by Inca Pachacutec, Inti Raymi was a tribute to the venerated Sun God Inti.