In 2008 when I was there Puma Marca participated in the local schools' dance competitions. It appeared to cover every possible school around Cusco.
(Left - our school banner to be carried)
(Right - the Director or Principal was busy talking and preparing the children)
This year it was on again, and we all had a day off
from school to attend the competitions held in Cusco - in front of thousands of people.(Left - whilst most of the dance teams wore traditional Peruvian costumes and colours, Puma Marca addressed a local story or legend as far as I understand. I noted the early people and the parts that the monkey played with them. Hence the costumes and the number of children dressed as monkeys)
I have divided this into 2 parts - the warm up in the morning and then the actual
dances through the main plaza in Cusco. Again there are some notes to add to the pictures.(Right - a mother her back shawl passes by our group)
(Left - two of my favourite teachers - they were there two years ago - were there to give encouragement,
and also help with the costumes and make up.)(Right - as usual the children are always happy to pose for photos)
(Left and right - preparations and posing for photos)
(Left - a food seller plies her wares)(Right - a monkey gets a touch up)
(Left - Waiting!!!!)
(Right - a fairy floss seller arrives)
(Left - Maz with a couple of the teachers)
(Left - one of our little "monkeys"
(Right - Gerry with one of his friends)
(Left - some monkeys get ready)
(Right - a teacher with some of the group)
(Left - even dancers get hungry, so some filled bread rolls are handed out)(Right - Gerry with some friends)
(Left -
a photo with a memory from our last trip - the girl in the centre in pink is Hilda and she was in Year 6 when I was there last. In the back are Jackie, Liz, Am
anda, Gerry, self and one other? - We remembered Hilda from last time, and she remembered us too.(Right - me with a group of OTHER school dancers)
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