Andean Wedding Ceremony

• Exchange of offerings: The couple presents sacred offerings, including coca leaves and meaningful gifts, to Pachamama and the Apus, as a sign of gratitude and respect.

• Sacred Prayers and Ícaros: Led by the Paccos (spiritual guides), sacred prayers and Ícaros (sacred chants) are sung to invoke the blessings of the mountains, rivers, and stars, aligning the couple’s union with cosmic forces.

• Blessing of Huñunakuy: The couple receives the Huñunakuy, the eternal blessing of love from the Apus and Pachamama, solidifying their commitment to live in harmony with the natural and divine world.

• Ritual exchange: The couple exchanges Mast’anas (ceremonial cloths) and Khuyas (sacred stones), symbolizing their bond with each other and with the earth, rooted in the ancient Andean tradition.

• Community Celebration: The community gathers to celebrate the union with music, dances, and songs, creating an energetic atmosphere that reflects the joy, love, and unity of the couple and the earth.

Feast and Community Reflection: The couple is honored with a shared feast, where the blessings received are thanked. The evening ends with a moment of quiet reflection, where the couple absorbs the spiritual energies of the day and sets intentions for their new path together.