Machu Picchu Town Celebrates Anniversary with Artistic Show

The Andean town of Machu Picchu, which houses the famous Inca citadel bearing the same name, will celebrate its 68th foundation anniversary with a series of activities including a serenade, a fireworks display and an artistic show.

The local municipality said the activities will begin on September 30 with a children’s show, a parade and a serenade in which local artists and the Hermanos Yaipen band will participate.

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A fireworks show called “Noche de Luces” will be put on Thursday, October 1, at midnight in Machu Picchu town.

Anniversary activities will run through the day and will include a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a school parade and a mass to be attended by local authorities.

According to the municipality, a series of bands will perform on October 2 to officialy close this year’s celebrations.