, held at the atrium of the Cathedral as part of the national launch of Cusco's Jubilee Celebrations and Inti Raymi 2025.
With over 180 artists on stage and the presence of Tawantinsuyu's sovereign, the Inca, along with his imperial entourage, the celebration revived Inca tradition in the heart of the Peruvian capital.
This event was attended by Lima's Mayor, Rafael Lopez Aliaga; Cusco's Provincial Mayor, Luis Beltran; Emufec Chairman, Roberto Callañaupa; as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Peru.
Beltran stated that Inti Raymi is the cultural and spiritual heart of Cusco.
"This event not only honors the Sun, the source of life, but also reminds us of the rich cultural heritage the Incas left us. It is the connection of our people with nature," he expressed.
Meanwhile, Lopez Aliaga emphasized that Inti Raymi is a great festivity. Similarly, he praised the human quality of Cusco's people, heirs of a great culture whose city welcomes tourists year-round.
The Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration in honor of Inti, the Sun god.
During the Inca Empire, the festival used to last nine days and included sacrifices and dances in honor of the Sun. The last official ceremony during the Tawantinsuyu era took place in 1535.
In modern times, on June 24, 1944, the festival was staged for the first time at the Saqsaywaman esplanade, with then-President Manuel Prado Ugarteche in attendance.
Since then, it has become Cusco's most important festival, attracting thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.
Lima is filled with history and culture through one of the most emblematic celebrations of the Inca legacy. The Festival of the Sun shines in the capital, heralding the beginning of a year of grand festivities in Cusco, the world's navel.
