The+virgin+of+the+Carmen+By+Emma+Hall

The Virgin of Carmen is a festival to chase off demons. The Peruvians and other Spanish countries do this to bring luck to them. In Peru, in a small town called Paucartambo, just four hours away from Cusco, the festival takes place. On July 15th to July 17th the festival goes on. But July 16th is the principal day. Virgen del Carmen is Spanish for Virgin of Carmen. But is known as Mamacha Carnen.

In the festival dancers and singers wear bright colored costumes. Dancers become animated like and do risky gymnastics on the streets. They do choreography to portray events in Peruvian history. On the day of the festival which is July 16th the Virgin is carried around the town to bless those around and to scare away demons. At the end of the festival war is waged on the demons.

This impacted the Peruvian people by making them feel safe from demons and blessed.The Virgin was said to have blessed the sea and gave them good fishing season. This festival is passed down thew family's to keep it going. All ages dance at the festival.