The festival is celebrated in honor of the sun god, with colorful processions, music, dance, and traditional rituals.
The festival is celebrated in honor of the sun god, with colorful processions, music, dance, and traditional rituals. The main festival is on June 24th at Sacsayhuamán, an archaeological site outside Cusco. While merry-making is high during this festival, tourists can also take it as a chance to explore the Inca civilization.