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" Ukukus" or protectors of the Lord " Qoyllur Rit i" try to reach to a cross on a glacier during celebrations in honor of the Lord at the Sinakara Valley in Cuzco, June 21, 2011. The annual festivity of the Lord of " Qoyllur Rit i" or Lord of the Snow Star attracts thousands of pilgrims, dancers and musicians from surrounding regions with processions and dances around the sacred shrine. The main event is carried out by protectors called" ukukus", who climb glaciers over the Mount Colquepunku to bring back crosses representing the Lord. Picture taken June 21, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil (PERU - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)
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In this photo print, we witness a breathtaking scene from the annual festivity of the Lord of "Qoyllur Rit'i" in Sinakara Valley, Cuzco. The image captures the profound devotion and cultural richness that permeates this sacred celebration on June 21,2011. The focal point of the photograph is a group of determined individuals known as "ukukus" who are considered protectors of the Lord. Against an awe-inspiring backdrop of glaciers, these ukukus embark on a perilous journey to reach a cross symbolizing their revered deity. With unwavering faith and courage, they navigate treacherous terrain atop Mount Colquepunku to retrieve these crosses. Surrounded by vibrant dancers and musicians hailing from various regions, the ukukus stand out with their distinctive attire - adorned with animal furs and masks representing ancient Andean deities. Their presence adds an air of mystique to this religious spectacle. This event serves as a magnet for thousands of pilgrims who gather to pay homage to the Lord of Qoyllur Rit'i or Snow Star. Processions and dances around sacred shrines create an atmosphere charged with spiritual energy and reverence. Through this powerful visual narrative captured by REUTERS photographer Enrique Castro-Mendivil, we are transported into a world where tradition intertwines with nature's grandeur. It reminds us that faith can move mountains both figuratively and literally – exemplified by these dedicated ukukus scaling icy peaks in
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