Tradition
Festival of the Sun
Inti Raymi
Fiestas y Celebraciones
Andean Highlands
Inti Raymi is one of the most important festivals, honoring the Sun Father.
Inti Raymi kashka hatun raymikunamanta, Inti taytata yupaychashpa.
English
Inti Raymi is a great festival from the time of the Incas. It is celebrated every year on June 21st. On this day we honor Father Sun, making Mother Earth happy. There is dancing, singing, and feasting.
Original Language
Inti Raymi kashka Inka pachakunamanta hatun raymi. Tukuy wata 21 ñawpa killapi (junio) ruranakun. Kay punchapi Inti taytata yupaychanchik, allpa mamata kushiyanachishpa. Tushuykunami, takikunami, mikunakunami tiyan.
Key Terms
Inti Raymi
in.ti raj.mi
Literally: Sun Festival
Example Sentences
Inti Raymi kushilla raymi kan
BeginnerInti Raymi is a joyful festival
Tukuy runakunami Inti Raymita ruranakun
IntermediateAll the people celebrate Inti Raymi