Every Christmas Eve in the center of Cusco they hold the,
fair of the Saints, “Santurantikuy,” (a Quecha word that literally translates
as “Saint’s Market”). One of the largest Christmas fairs in South America, and
the largest in Peru, it features artwork and crafts that are distinct to the
Cusco region, as well as other parts of Peru.
A main feature is religious art and crafts, especially pieces for the
huge nativities that people build in their homes. They have innumerable baby Jesus figurines
with dozens of stalls selling clothing to dress the figures, right down to
underwear and tiny shoes and socks. It was truly an amazing experience!
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| Santurantikuy Nativity Material |
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| Santurantikuy Nativity Material |
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| Santurantikuy Nativity Material |
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| Santurantikuy |
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| Santurantikuy Nativity Material Vendors |
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| Santurantikuy Nativity Material |
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| Santurantikuy Nativities |
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| Santurantikuy Random Trolls |
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| Santurantikuy Teaming Hoards |
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| Santurantikuy Horns made from, well, horns. |
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| Santurantikuy Beadwork |
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| Santurantikuy Exhausted Random Dogs |
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| Santurantikuy Random Stuff |
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| Santurantikuy Acres of Nativity Figurines |
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| Santurantikuy Ceramic Nativity Figurines and Welcome Dogs??? |
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| Santurantikuy a lot of bull |
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| Beads |
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| Santurantikuy Miniature grocery store supplies |
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| Miniature Construction Equipment |
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| Watching the Store |
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| Art Stall |
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| Stuff Seller |
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| Nice Hair |
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Santurantikuy
Teaming Hoards #2 |
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| Baby Jesus Clothes |
WOW. You weren't kidding with your descriptions. My personal favorite are the 'Welcome' dogs. Because who doesn't need a golden retriever in their nativity scene?
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