Jan 2
Anniversary of Cabanaconde.
Feb 2
Festival of Virgen de la Candelaria. More celebrated in Puno, but also in Chivay, Tapay, Ichupampa and Achoma.
Mar 19
Festival of San José in Lari, Chivay and Madrigal.
May 3
Festival of La Cruz in Tuti, and Yanque.
May 15
San Isidro en Lluta in Coporaque, Achoma, Ichupampa, Maca and Yanque.
June 13
Festival of San Antonio in Callalli, Yanque, San Antonio de Chuca and Huanca.
June 24
Festival of the Sagrado Corazón in Coporaque, Chivay and Madrigal. Festival of San Juan Bautista in Sibayo and Ichupampa.
June 29
Festival of San Pedro y San Pablo in Sibayo, Maca and Tisco.
July 25
Festival of Santiago in Coporaque and Madrigal.
July 26
Festival of Santa Ana in Maca.
Aug 10
Festival of San Lorenzo in Huambo.
Aug 30
Festival of Santa Rosa de Lima in Achoma, Chivay, Ichupampa, Madrigal and Yanque.
Sep 8
Festival of the Virgen de las Peñas in Aplao, celebrated with a large display of folklore.
Sep 14
Festival of the Señor de la Exaltación in Tisco.
Sep 29
Festival of San Miguel in Coporaque.
Oct 8
Festival of the Virgen del Rosario in Achoma.
Oct 18
Festival of San Lucas in Coporaque.
Nov 2
Day of the dead, when deceased relatives are visited in cemeteries.
Nov 3
Festival of San Martín de Porres in Coporaque and Chivay.
Dec 8
Festival of the Inmaculada Concepción in Yanque and Chivay, where dancers and musical groups present the Wititi, a traditional dance.
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