Ch'unchu (dance)
Peruvian dance
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Ch'unchu is a folk dance in Peru. It is performed on festivals of the Cusco Region like Mamacha Carmen in Paucartambo and Quyllur Rit'i.[1] Varieties include q'ara ch'unchu, qhapaq ch'unchu[2] and wayri ch'unchu.[3] Its name comes from a derogatory Quechua word (also used in Aymara) for native inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest.[3][2][4]
Etymologyfrom Quechua Ch'unchu
OriginPaucartambo, Cusco, Peru
Participants at the Quyllur Rit'i festival. A ch'unchu performer can be seen in the background. | |
| Etymology | from Quechua Ch'unchu |
|---|---|
| Origin | Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru |