Cusco, Peru. 29th Dec, 2017. Members of the Nation Acomayo await the sunrise at Ausangate Mountain, at 6362m, the snow covered has been affected by the climate change, years ago this area is covered by snow.Quyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival is a spiritual and religious festival held Annually at the Sinakara Valley in the Cusco Region of Peru. Groups of Quero indigenous people climb Ausangate Mountain, at 6362m, in search of the Snow Star Which is reputedly buried Within the mountain.According to the chroniclers, the Qoyllur Rit'i is the Christ that the Church sent painted on a rock at
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December 29, 2017 - Cusco, Peru - Members of the Nation Acomayo await the sunrise at Ausangate Mountain, at 6362m, the snow covered has been affected by the climate change, years ago this area is covered by snow..Quyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival is a spiritual and religious festival held Annually at the Sinakara Valley in the Cusco Region of Peru. Groups of Quero indigenous people climb Ausangate Mountain, at 6362m, in search of the Snow Star Which is reputedly buried Within the mountain..According to the chroniclers, the Qoyllur Rit'i is the Christ that the Church sent painted on a rock at almost 5, 000 meters above sea level. Sought to erase the worship of the Inca mountain snow Colquepunku, now slowly melts descendants. (Credit Image: © Juan Vita/SOPA via ZUMA Wire)