Jose Maria Arguedas was saying in his articles Puno other Capital of Peru , long before Puno was appointed as the folklore capital of Peru . José María Arguedas Altamirano ( born in Andahuaylas , January 18, 1911 - Lima, December 2, 1969 ) was a writer , poet , translator , teacher, Peruvian anthropologist and ethnologist . As writer is author of novels and short stories that led it to be regarded as one of the three great representatives of the indigenous narrative in Peru
PUNO
(ex Puno, San Luis de Alva 1569-1668 , Puno 1668)
Puno SILVER CITY
Puno In this region several Andean cultures like the Pucara culture developed between the years 100 BC and 300 AD, 2 which was the predecessor of ancient peoples who formed the Tiahuanaco culture that spread near Lake Titicaca between 300 BC and 1000 A.D. who dominated the monumental architecture in stone, like the famous Puerta del Sol (located in Bolivia), which has recorded the god Viracocha.
The Aymara kingdoms, dominions or lacustrine Aymara kingdoms were a group of Amerindians who flourished towards, after the fall of the Tiahuanaco culture late intermediate period whose societies are geographically placed in the Andean highlands or plateau of Collao, that-north south-occupied territories from Canchis and Canas to Potosi, used the Aymara language and puquina.1 Among the most important Aymara architecture found the Lizard and Karachi Sillustani chullpas.
In the department there are many little-known but very important archaeological sites such as the strength of Trinchera, and the Tombs of Colo Colo, near Patambuco or Aramu Portal Muru near Juli.Silver Puno city, home to great writers and composers, on the shores of Lake Titicaca the highest navigable world, lake 3827 meters.
The feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is a feast day is celebrated each February 2 in the city of Puno , please do not confuse with the carnivals that have date changes from year to year, this feast has ancestral roots, and interesting transculturation with European culture , Christian religion brought by the Spaniards in the conquest and domination of the Viceroyalty of Peru , for about three centuries
the inhabitants of this Altiplano region under Spanish rule persisted in maintaining their customs challenging the Spanish domination and the Spaniards did not achieve their goal of wiping all Andean culture , chose to replace the native festivities with European festivals such is the case of the February 2 ancient holiday of the Pachamama , it is thanks to mother Nature that provides benefits to villagers , the February 2 , closest to the sun from the earth point , this highland region shown in Chacana .
notese the August 1 is the payment to land the Pachamama and February 2 gratitude to Pachamama , agree on a straight line , noting the importance of the Inca culture Pachamama
LA CHACANA
the feast of the Sacred Earth Pachamama is considered a direct challenge to Spanish rule, the church decided to impose a Christian religious celebration and this is the Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is celebrated in Spain on February 2, the Virgin of Candelaria represents the Christian belief submitting baby Jesus to the church after forty days old and the Christian tradition of that time was presenting offerings to God, so the Virgen de la Candelaria carrying a basket with doves in one hand and in another infant Jesus, brought from Spain the image of the Virgin of Candelaria and here match the two cultures, the Christian religion sees Mary as Mother of Christians, the Andean belief considers sacred Mother Earth Pachamama as The world of life, then this acceptance of Andean settlers of this region as the mother of life is given and accepted, the Andean interesting transculturation with the Christian religion.
La Virgen de la Candelaria Brought by the Spaniards arrived at Old Puno, the village of San Luis de Alva 1568 AD. Located about 10 miles way Laraqueri, village where silver was mined from the mines of Laykakota was processed, and actual boxes Chucuito, Juli, silver coins circulating throughout the Viceroyalty of Peru were minted, hence comes the phrase
SILVER CITY Puno ,
SAN LUIS DE ALVA ( OLD Puno )
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San Luis de Alva, was devastated by the Viceroy Count de Lemus and the entire population founded on the slopes of Puñuy Pampa in 1668 the town of San Carlos Borromeo de Puno , the residents of San Luis de Alva brought their waxing and with them the Virgen de la Candelaria , Little is known of the history of the Fort of San Luis de Alva , because the laws of the viceroyalty , destroy a rebellious city , delete all its history and name is breaking the law on pain of death .
Andean people accepted the Virgen de la Candelaria and spirit is always present to the Holy Land Pachamama, this is how the ancient Feast of the Holy Land Pachamama considered profane by Spanish evolves the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria keeping date February 2, the feast of the Sacred Earth Pachamama converted to the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is celebrated only by the inhabitants of the countryside, is a peasant party and country people in the city of Puno, is built the church for farmers is the church of San Juan in second place in Puno and the parade the cathedral is built creole dinos appointment of Puno, farmers living around Puno and other remote districts, each February 2nd permission paying the commune of Puno celebrating the Virgin of Candelaria on February 2 with their dances and city dwellers did not participate in the party, party considered peasants. accepting no means forget, today the spirit of the Holy Land Pacha-mama, the proof is in the Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria prior to the main festival day and the eighth remains Kapus entry is made
payment to the holy land pachamama at the entrance of kapus eve of February 2 , feast of the Virgin of Candelaria Puno Peru
Kapus input to make payment to the earth. the Holy Land Pacha -mama , and when we drink the first sip to the Holy Land Pacha -mama , and payment to the earth we do praying praying to the Virgin of Candelaria. the Francisco Valdivia Rasgada , head of evangelizing the Collao Plateau , he sent out the first chapel that would be the current Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Candelaria , all to shelter the image. In this regard there was a quote from historian RP: Vargas Ugarte : "Since February 2, 1583 that its actual sat in the village Virgen de la Candelaria , began the final conversion of the whole Collao and the fame of his miracles made that influence is extended to the most distant regions "
How peasants party was accepted by the Creoles of Puno?
ORIGIN OF THE EIGHTH OF THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDELARIA
On 2 February each year the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria , by peasants who came to the Sanctuary of the Virgin church of San Juan , located in the Pine Park was held.
until in 1781 February 10, came the hosts of Tupac Amaru, being a, indigenous movement came to attack many cities performing persecution of Creoles, and the city of Puno was unguarded, had no troops for its defense, were 8 days the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria by farmers have been held in the city, they turned to the last hope entrusted to the Virgen de la Candelaria the Creole inhabitants of the city of Puno they brought in procession to the Virgen de los Campesinos, all city accompany the Virgin in a few hours the night entrance, with candles and oil lamps, Tupac Amaru spotters saw the procession in the distance and the multitude of all the city believed a number of troops defending the city, and therefore decided not attack the city of Puno, the first great miracle of the Virgin of Candelaria: the salvation of the city of Puno, Tupac Amaru troops marched Alto Peru plundering cities in its path. This is how the city thanks to the Virgen de la Candelaria thus saved the population of the city of Puno accepts the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria on February 2 main day the contest is held in honor of the Virgen de la Candelaria and his reverence for country dwellers with their native dances throughout the Puno region and the octave dance costumes sets lights of the city. since the inhabitants of the city of Puno are devoted to the MAMITA CANDELARIA and actively participate in the party
ACTIVITIES DURING THE before YEAR PARTY
The feast of the Virgin of Candelaria is characterized by a set of activities that take place in the year to get to the party and its outcome and its farewell called the Cacharpari , the festival is organized by the regional Federation of culture and folklore FRCFP Puno region , the federation is the association of all sets of native dances and costumes represented by their presidents and delegate
the FRCFP headed by a president and board of directors , every two years no renewal , the president and board of directors are elected by the delegates and presidents of all sets associated with FRCFP both native dances 110 sets , such as dances costumes of 87 sets in 2015. the federation is associated with more than 200 sets , this April 19th the new board of FRCFP is chosen. for the period from 2016 to 2017. In the joint presidents and board members of each set for two years , the president and his board directed the assembly in what is a dance, clothing disbras , band choreography and selected attend meetings convened by the FRCFP and alferado willingly receives virgin together for only a year, the alferado makes the whole liturgical activities and reception. then a set is comprised of :
- board chaired by the president.
- one alferado
- the dancers
- supporters
due to the large number of sets of sicuris that exists in the Puno region FRCFP assembly agreement the two competitions organized sicuris contest the province of Puno and regional contest sicuris . These contests are for selecting the 20 best teams that manage their participation in the Fiesta de la Candelaria in the province of Puno and 20 sets in the region of Puno
PROVINCIAL CONTEST Sicuris PUNO
- sicuris sets with a single drum.
- sicuris with several sets of drums
REGIONAL COMPETITION Sicuris the Puno region
It is between the months of October and November last year was on October 19 , in the closed Eduardo Rodriguez Ponce de León of Puno Coliseum , participate sicuris sets the entire region of Puno in the following categories :
- sicuris sets with a single drum.
- sicuris with several sets of drums
DRAW THE LOCATION OF PACKAGES FOR INDIGENOUS AND CONTESTS COSTUMES
Made the provincial and regional competitions Sicuris , already have joint that will participate in the Candelaria . we proceed to the draw location of the joint , the draw takes place in late November. the sets of native dances is drawn for submission to the contest of native dances on February 2 main day of the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria , in the Monumental stadium Enrique Torres Belon Stone of Puno , for joint dance costumes of two draws are performed:
- for presentation at the competition stadium in honor of the Virgen de la Candelaria on the day of the eighth .
- for presentation at the Veneration of the Virgin of the Candelaria the next day of the eighth Monday the streets determined by the federation and the authorities of Puno.
PRESENTATION OF THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CANDELARIA
PARADE FOR THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE REGIONAL FEDERATION OF FOLKLORE AND CULTURE OF THE REGION PUNO
The Federation of Folklore and Culture of the Puno region , was established on January 24, 1963 , is why being an institution belongs to the lie hoisted the national flag on Sunday , so all sets associated with FRFCP they are required to attend both the native dances and dances of costumes , the FRFCP forces that sets a non- minimum three-person delegation , but it is customary to participate with many dancers and bands performed patriotic acts proceed at the beginning of a parade that lasts more than 10 hours from 10 am . the start and concentration is the Destua.
The Federation of Folklore and Culture of the Puno region , was established on January 24, 1963 , is why being an institution belongs to the lie hoisted the national flag on Sunday , so all sets associated with FRFCP they are required to attend both the native dances and dances of costumes , the FRFCP forces that sets a non- minimum three-person delegation , but it is customary to participate with many dancers and bands performed patriotic acts proceed at the beginning of a parade that lasts more than 10 hours from 10 am . the start and concentration is the Destua.
Election of Miss FOLCLOR
This event is held in order to elect the "Queen of Folklore 2015 " , organized by the Regional Federation of Folklore and Culture of Puno , which will crown one of 16 candidates of different folklore groups participating in the Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria. The election is held in the coliseum Eduardo Rodriguez Ponce de León, where the candidates ranging between 16 and 24 years will struggle to win the award . It should be noted that the bars and public may enter from 6 pm .
MASS START NOVENAS
MAIN ALBAS February 1
Nine days of February 2 Novena Masses begin, every day there Mass Devotion to the Virgin of Candelaria, of the various institutions of the city of Puno, novena Masses are held at 12 noon and 7:00 pm. This period is a time of gathering for the faithful devotees of the patron saint of Puno. "As pastors walked to Bethlehem, we too have to walk to the house of God our father, where is our virgin" Reverend explains that mean novenas nine days before the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple, therefore it considered to be preparing Catholics and believers to demonstrate their faith, whether through dance or musical expression. "On the feast of the Blessed Virgin, we all present ourselves in the temple of God our Father, to reaffirm our commitment that we are faithful to God's word" the Candlemas Virgin Mary presents the child Jesus in the temple. this feast in honor and veneration of the Virgin of Candelaria to help unite families, peoples and all in common; being wary guardians for each other.
MAIN ALBAS February 1
The Albas before sunrise , is the Mass commemorates devotion to the Virgin of Candelaria one day before the main day, at 4:00 am . sets of dances from Puno attend this liturgical ceremony , announced with known camaretazos , strong explosive charges in previous years they were used 21 camaretazos , today rockets announcing the start of the dawns are used as a call to Mass Albas all the people of Puno. this practice is led by the oldest set of Puno Traditional Mañazo Sicuris Mañazo the neighborhood with over 120 years of continuous activity. Puno cultural heritage . Hujsapata up the hill and your payment to the earth, and his characteristic strikeouts offered by the guides. and then by a parade with your local address for receipt by the alferados , if Mañazo are the guides.
February 1 , on the eve of the feast of the patron Puno, traditional input Kapus, conducted by the Regional Government of Puno is developed;
“La entrada de Kapus, es una costumbre andina que se practica desde hace mucho tiempo atrás, ésta da un buen augurio a la Festividad de la Virgen de la Candelaria, que es la más representativa de la región Puno. Desde las 10 de la mañana, se concentran en el Arco Deustua, para realizar un recorrido por las diferentes arterias de la ciudad hasta llegar al Parque Manuel Pino, donde se realizará el pago a la pachamama o madre tierra, frente a la parroquia San Juan, santuario de la Virgen de la Candelaria.
governors and governors, lieutenant enter the Manuel Pino Park, mounted on their horses and dressed in a suit mystic ; this traditional event entitled "Entering Kapus "
governors and governors, lieutenant enter the Manuel Pino Park, mounted on their horses and dressed in a suit mystic ; this traditional event entitled "Entering Kapus "
On February 1, 2015 , 7:00 a.m. Venue: Enrique Torres Belon Stadium . LI Regional Dance Competition in traditional costumes and Native ( Native ) in honor of the Blessed Virgin of the Candelaria.
This contest sets participate native dances of Puno region is one set and your score is 100 points , is done in the monumental Estadio of Stone Enrique Torres Belon.
qualified in their presentation of 8 minutes.
aspects of dance:
greeting
movement and choreography
farewell
aspects of the presentation
costumes
music
movement and choreography
HOLIDAY HOME MISA February 2
The solemn Mass celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Candelaria takes place in the atrium of the Cathedral of Puno , that is on the Plaza de Armas of this city on February 2 , central day of the celebrations.
On February 2, 2015 : 7:00 a.m. Mass; 9:00 a.m. Mass Party ; 2:00 pm PROCESSION OF MAMITA
The solemn procession of the image of the Virgen de la Candelaria is done after mass party , on carpets of flowers. floral carpets are not made by all the sets associated with FRCF . throughout the route of the procession .
WORSHIP SETS NATIVE DANCES TO THE VIRGIN OF THE CANDELARIA
bands of musicians accompanying the sets during the festival come from the provinces of the region of Puno and other regions of Peru and neighboring Bolivia , for this reason sets a reception make their bands usually in your neighborhood on Friday, a day before the dawns of the eighth , coming bands starting at 6 pm , are recepcionadas and presented to the assembly and the general public in the course of the evening are held throughout the city Puno .
ALBAS OF THE EIGHTH
ALBAS OF THE EIGHTH
KAPOS ENTRANCE OF THE EIGHTH
3:00 pm Check Waxes , flowers and castles , by the Alferado EVE OF THE EIGHTH
Outfit LIGHT IN THE STADIUM
This competition is the first part of qualifying and is performed at the Monumental stadium Enrique Torres Belon Stone , begins at 7:00 am . by the number of sets, each set has eight minutes for demonstration :
deployment and choreography
farewell
the score is 60 points, qualify
dance
clothing
deployment
music
CATEGORIAS
sets of dances by their characteristics are classified into categories: diabladas
Corporal King
morenadas
caporales
kullawuadas, kallahuyas , huacahucas .
tinkus .
sicuris
Each category has its champion .
and Champion of Champions is all champions who gets the highest score .
EXH . sets on display , new sets , to participate in the party must serve a year of exhibition and test and go to the competition next year . and they are split from the federation .
MASS CELEBRATION OF THE EIGHTHEighth Day of the Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria , done at 7:00 am Sunday Mass usual. and at 10 a.m. Mass celebration of the Eighth , involving authorities , alferado and people in general , and then leave in procession of the Holy Image of the Virgen de la Candelaria 's main streets and squares of Puno , at the end of the procession , takes place a Eucharistic celebration.
