...and yet another!Pilgrims come from all places, to bring their reverence, thanks, and ask for favors. Many of them...Later than the Chinos, other dance styles appeared, like the Turbantes and the Danzantes. Within......and another...Portrait of one dancer...Young and old dancers mingle around. Sometimes several groups dance at the same time, at other times...The heavy wear on the instruments shows the enormous amount and intensity of use they get!Andacollo - A Feast of ColorA meeting between dance chiefs and priests. Here the final details for the main ceremony are...Musicians of all ages show their art.There is no hope to find accommodations for the many thousand pilgrims in the small town. Even if...Andacollo - A Feast of ColorConcentration and eagerness not to miss a beat shows on the faces of these children!But many dancers have no problem with being photographed. They are rightly proud of their customs,...But what makes the heart of the photographer beat higher is the swirling color of the dancers! These...After hours of swirling dance under the hot sun, this group is in dire need of shadow, water and...A well deserved rest while another group plays and dances.The present large cathedral was built from wood, and finished for the celebration in 1893. It is one...Faith knows no limits. Many people make their entrance into the temple on their knees and elbows....Some people are reluctant to be photographed, and hide their faces. I got a few photos in which...The culmination of the celebration comes when the many dance groups are finally allowed to perform...The town and mine at Andacollo West of Cerro Tololo is the town of Andacollo, also the site of a...Young and old dancers mingle around. Sometimes several groups dance at the same time, at other times...  Site MapEvery detail in the costumes, the music and the dance has its specific meaning. Some of the colors...Young and old dancers mingle around. Sometimes several groups dance at the same time, at other times...Later than the Chinos, other dance styles appeared, like the Turbantes and the Danzantes. Within...Every detail in the costumes, the music and the dance has its specific meaning. Some of the colors...The Chinos form several brotherhoods, clearly distinguished by their colors. At first sight, their...The town and mine at Andacollo West of Cerro Tololo is the town of Andacollo, also the site of a...