Ritualidad e importancia de la renovación del puente inka Q´eswachaka del distrito de Quehue, Canas-Cusco 2023

Abstract

This article deals with the rituality and importance of the renovation of the Q'eswachaka Inka bridge in the district of Quehue, Canas-Cusco in the year 2023. It has the objective or purpose of describing the rituality carried out in the renovation of the Q' Inka bridge eswachaka and explain its importance for the residents of the district of Quehue, Canas-Cusco. The methodology that will be used for this information is documentary reviews, books, articles, documentary videos. From this, the results that were obtained are the following, that for the residents it is essential to start with a ritual on the days that they carry out the renovation of the bridge with coca, alcohol, dung, animal fetuses, and this is done as a sign of I respect the Apus so that they do not suffer an accident in the process and that their food crops bear good fruit. It is also very important for them to renew this bridge every year since it represents part of their cultural identity and is important for their economic development. And social. In conclusion, this activity carried out by the residents helps us understand their Andean worldview, all the rituals they offer to spiritual beings and highlight the important function for the cultural diversity that exists in our country, which also contributes economically with the visit of Tourists from different places who are interested in knowing the last Inca bridge that exists to this day.