Eva Lewitus' photos with the keyword: Tradition

Trying to get the spoils of the cut down tree

Trying to get the spoils of the cut down tree

Eva Lewitus
16 May 2019 7 194
After the tree is cut down, everybody tries to get some of the "gifts" that were hung on it.
Tumbamonte in Hualhuas 1968

Tumbamonte in Hualhuas 1968

Eva Lewitus
16 May 2019 3 168
The women try out for the honor too
Tumbamote( Yunza), in Hualhuas in 1968

Tumbamote( Yunza), in Hualhuas in 1968

Eva Lewitus
16 May 2019 3 2 190
Tumbamonte is also called Cortamonte...All those that dance around the "monte"the tree, get a chance to cut it down. The one that "tumba" cuts down the tree is the "mayordomo" the sponsor , of next year's tumbamonte In the PIP you can see the pair dancing with the axe
Cortamonte or Yunca -Dancing around the planted tree.

Cortamonte or Yunca -Dancing around the planted tr…

Eva Lewitus
14 May 2019 7 1 208
People in pairs dance around the adorned tree
Cortamonte or Yunza in Hualhuas - February 1968

Cortamonte or Yunza in Hualhuas - February 1968

Eva Lewitus
14 May 2019 8 10 192
The tree has been chosen, cut and is now planted in the center of the plaza (main square) of the little village of Hualhuas. Beer or Chicha drinking is part of the feast.