WHAT IS IT?
Inti Ray mi is the most amazing Inca celebration, this ceremony takes place every year on June 24th in Sacsayhuaman and coincides with the winter solstice and harvest time. Inti Raymi is presided over by the Inca and his entourage. They represent the most lavish tribute and worship of the sun. After the event, a presentation of music and dance of the four sides of the Tawantinsuyo is offered.
WHEN IS CELEBRATED ?
Originally, it was celebrated exactly on the winter solstice, which is on the 21st of June. At present, the celebration has been moved on the 24th of June. Inti Raymi has been still celebrated on the authentic date by people living in remote places of the Andes.