15 Stories Behind Amazing Festivals

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13. Inti Raymi, Peru

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The Inti Raymi (Sun Festival) is a religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti. This was their New Year celebration and the most important Incan festival. Back in time, the festival involved a number of animal and even human sacrifices. Nowadays Inti Raymi is celebrated by indigenous cultures with music, colorful costumes, and shared food.


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