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This document describes the Christmas dance of Chiwa from Ayacucho, Peru. It is divided into 7 sections that detail the origin, development, and characteristics of the dance. The dance commemorates Christmas and dates back to when the Spanish brought Christianity. Although they accepted Christian elements, the dancers also honor their original Andean beliefs. The dance is performed from December 24 to 26 in Chiwa, Cangari, and Viru Viru and includes phases such as greetings, to...

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