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Browse: Home » The cult of saints, live and in person » Bearers struggle with the heavy burden of Saint Joseph, Cusco, Peru

Bearers struggle with the heavy burden of Saint Joseph, Cusco, Peru

Bearers struggle with the heavy burden of Saint Joseph, Cusco, Peru photo

Saint Joseph carried by Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco, Peru photo — Saint Joseph and the baby Jesus statues carried by Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús during the Saint Joseph’s Day procession in Cusco, Peru.

Cápac Colla dancers, Saint Joseph's Day, Cusco, Peru photo — Cápac Colla dancers in the Saint Joseph’s Day procession in Cusco, Peru.

Stuffed llama dolls hang from Cápac Colla dancers, Peru photo — Stuffed llama dolls hang from Cápac Colla dancers in the Saint Joseph’s Day procession in Cusco, Peru.

Costumes of women dancers, Saint Joseph's Day, Cusco, Peru photo — Costumes of women dancers in the Saint Joseph’s Day procession in Cusco, Peru.

Cápac Colla dancer in Cusco, Peru photo — Traditional Cápac Colla dancer at the Saint Joseph’s Day procession in Cusco, Peru

Women with confetti in their hair, Saint Joseph's Day Festival, Cusco, Peru photo — Women with confetti in their hair sitting for a chat at the Saint Joseph’s Day Festival in Cusco, Peru.

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