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Before the Ceremony

Bernabe, a member of Q'ero indigenous community, holding his flute and getting ready for a spiritual ceremony in sacred mountains of Peru. Q'eros are among most spiritual communities whose beliefs are inherited from their Inca ancestors. Most of their villages are situated above 4000 meters from the sea level.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Peru
Camera: Canon EOS R8
Copyright: © Bardia Kabirifar