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irony and protest, mocking the domination of the richer, created
in the time of the colony and first years of the republican era.
Performed by aymaras and quechuas.
KALLAWAYAS.-
Symbol of the drugstore and ambulatory medicine and the witch craft
that exists in the high flatland, performed by male and female youngsters
adorned with dinner sets and silver coins, they carry bags with
herbs, amulets and umbrellas they spin very rapidly. The music is
performed by drums and flutes and some times with complete bands,
in the provinces of Puno, Huancane, Moho and Vilquechico.
TUNTUNA.-
In the XVI century, black slaves disembarked on the shores of Peru,
bringing their traditions, songs and dances; these were performed
in the sugar cane areas and famous mines such as Laykakota and Azoguini
(Peru) and Oruru and Potosi (Bolivia). The dance represents the
expression of the negroes that lived in the high flatland and Andean
valleys. Also known as Tundiues, “Los Caporales” and recently as
“Saya”. It also represents the freedom of black slaves. The dresses
are exotic and colourful, with adorned shoulder and breast pads,
as well as rattles. It is seen mostly during the festivities to
the Virgin of Candelaria.
WACA WACA.-
Satirical dances inspired in the times of the colony and is a parody
of the bull fights. It is danced in February during the Virgin of
Candelaria festivity and during other religious parties. The most
interesting part is when, after the bull fighter is dead, the female
shepherd dominates the animal with rhythmic movement of skirts and
hips. The dance required strength and skill. The women dance with
numerous skirts, colourful blouses and clothes embroidered with
silver and gold threads. The men wear “ponchos” embroidered with
multicolored threads and a head piece of leather in the shape of
a bull.
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