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Sapimanta Yachakuy

Tradition

Minka (Communal Work)

Minka

Fiestas y Celebraciones

Andean Highlands - [object Object]

Minka is collective voluntary work that strengthens the community.

Minka kashka tantalla llamkay, aylluta sinchiyachik ruray.

English

Minka comes from ancient times. Communities gather to build a house, a field, or a road. Everyone lends a hand. There is food, there is song, and people work joyfully. This practice is a source of strength for the family and the community.

Original Language

Minkaka ñawpa pachamanta kallarishka. Ayllukuna tantanakushpa shuk wasita, shuk chakrata, shuk ñanta rurankuna. Tukuykuna makita kunkuna. Mikunapash tiyan, takipash tiyan, kushillami llamkankuna. Kay ruray ayllupak, llaktapak sinchita kan.

Key Terms

Minka

miŋ.ka

Also spelled "minga" in Spanish-influenced orthography

Ayllu

aj.ʎu

Extended family and community group — central to Andean life

Example Sentences

Minkaman tukuykuna shamunchik

Beginner

Everyone comes to the minka

Ayllukuna tantanakushpa llamkanchik

Intermediate

We work together as families

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