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Latin America Professional Award 2023 2nd Place

Q'oyllur Rit'i (Shining Star)
Frederick Olivera Gonzales
Series description

These images were captured during a visit to the Andean religious pilgrimage that brings together the Andean nations of the Peruvian region of Cusco. On the slopes of the snow-capped Sinaq’ara mountain, at 4,700 metres (15,400 feet) above sea level, in the district of Ocongate, the people gather to worship the religious image of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i and perform rituals to connect with nature and its energy.

Biography

Soy comunicador audiovisual, fotógrafo, artista visual. Me dedico al arte de la fotografía, me apasionan los viajes y mi trabajo se enfoca en la revalorización de la identidad cultural de mi ciudad.

Ukukus
Ukukus
Pilgrim children dressed as ukukus (bears) showing their devotion through prayer.
Baptism
Baptism
Baptising a new member of the Andean nation of Paucartambo.
Pablito
Pablito
A child representative of the Q’ero nation accompanies the Paucartambo nation.
Tahuantinsuyo Nation
Tahuantinsuyo Nation
Members of the Tahuantinsuyo nation in the foothills of Mount Sinaq’ara, heading to the sanctuary of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i.
Ukuku
Ukuku
Portrait of a member of the Paucartambo nation.
Paucartambo Nation
Paucartambo Nation
Worshipping the sun and walking to the shrine of the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i.
Inti Alabado
Inti Alabado
Members of the Andean nation of Anta pray to the sun and to the cross.
Anta Nation
Anta Nation
Members of the Andean Nation of Anta on their way to the sanctuary of Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i.