On June 24 each year, Saqsaywaman is now used as the backdrop for a drama spectacle that culminates several days of partying in conjunction with the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun. I arrived in Cusco too late to witness the spectacle, but I chanced upon a school courtyard filled with floats created by the students for one of the parades. Some are clearly message-laden; others may be, but out-of-context in another culture, their message is a mystery. I’m sure the students spent hours designing and building these huge floats, and some are quite good. Take the time to examine them in detail and enjoy!
