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.
Cusco: View of Machu Picchu
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.
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