10:56 | Cusco (Cusco region), Jul. 8.
The traditional kacharpari, or closing event of Cusco's jubilee month celebrations, takes place in the Inca city with musical artists, dances, and a culinary festival.
Scheduled for 10:00 AM today, activities kicked off with an exhibition and sale of typical Cusco dishes at Regocigo Square.
Not-to-be-missed traditional desserts and sweets are available as well, to locals and visitors' delight.
Bands and folkloric ensembles give the musical tone to the event.
Cusco's jubilee month celebrations started on Sunday, May 27, and ran throughout the month of June, with active participation of public and private institutions, thus showing their affection for the land of the Incas.
Municipal Company of Festivities in Cusco (
Emufec) officials noted the different academic, religious, and cultural activities, and above all, musical performances and dances that captivated locals and tourists for almost three weeks.
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Published: 7/8/2018