Miles de campesinos bailan a Virgen de la Candelaria en Perú

The video explores the vibrant Candelaria festival, highlighting its colorful costumes, music, and dance, which honor the Virgin of Candelaria. Participants express their indigenous identity through traditional attire, including shoes made from animal skins and accessories adorned with ancient coins and feathers. The festival, celebrated in Puno, Peru, features dances representing rural activities and pre-conquest history, accompanied by prehispanic instruments. Puno hosts the largest gathering of indigenous people for this event, which UNESCO recognized in 2015 for its blend of Catholic and Andean traditions.

What materials are used in the costumes for the Candelaria festival?

• Polyester and nylon

• Silk and satin

• Cotton and linen

• Wool and alpaca skins

Which activities are represented in the dances during the Candelaria festival?

• Modern sports and entertainment

• Rural activities and pre-conquest history

• Urban life and technology

• Industrial work and commerce

What type of instruments are used by musicians in the Candelaria festival?

• Classical European instruments

• Modern electronic instruments

• Pre-Hispanic wind instruments

• Traditional African drums

Which city is known for having the largest gathering of indigenous people for the Candelaria festival?

• Arequipa

• Puno

• Cusco

• Lima

In what year did UNESCO recognize the Candelaria festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?

• 2005

• 2020

• 2010

• 2015