How is Christmas celebrated in Ollantaytambo?
How Is Christmas Celebrated in Ollantaytambo? Where family life, community bonds, and the agricultural cycle intertwine. Ollantaytambo, a town in the heart of the Sacred Valley, is a place where Quechua, Inca, and Spanish histories coexist, and where local communities have preserved and transformed their cultural traditions over time. The celebrations of December and January are lived through close family and community ties. Here is how Christmas is experienced in Ollantaytambo: Christmas Preparations In the days leading up to December 25, the streets and shops fill with lights and decorations to welcome Christmas. In Peruvian shops, globalized Christmas elements—such as...