Inti Raymi (Peru)
The Inti Raymi is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion. (Wikipedia)
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The Inti Raymi is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion. (Wikipedia)
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