Storyline: People in Peru's Cusco city on Tuesday celebrated the Inti Raymi, or Festival of the Sun, showcasing vibrant traditions that honor one of the Andes region's cherished rituals. Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca religious celebration held in Cusco, where the Incas worshiped their god, the Sun, or "Inti." They considered themselves the Sun's children, viewing sunlight as a source of life, abundance, and unity. Thousands of people including overseas visitors, start the day by making their way to the Plaza de Armas de Cusco in the heart of the city's historic center, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Accompanied by a band of drummers and panpipes, hundreds of performers in an array of traditional costumes danced their way into the open space, telling the glorious story of the Andes Plateau. The annual festival also drew tourists from around the globe, eager to witness its vibrant traditions and cultural spectacle. Shotlist: Cucso City, Peru – June 24, 2025: 1. Various of ritual in progress 2. Various of performance in progress 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Maryory Rios, alderman of Cusco (partially overlaid with shot 4): "Cusco is the historical capital of the country. We are the inheritors. It is the birthplace of Inca civilization. By dancing and wearing traditional costumes, we celebrate this festival and show the culture of Cusco to all domestic and foreign tourists." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Performance in progress; spectators [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Various of spectators 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Italian tourist (name not given) (starting with shot 5/partially overlaid with shot 7): "It was very beautiful. It's an important event for Peru and for Cusco. I'm excited to see deep feelings for the spirit of Incas." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Various of performance in progress; spectators [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Various of ritual in progress. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]