Qhapaq Qulla

Qhapaq Qulla (Quechua "qhapaq" noble, principal, mighty; "Qulla" an indigenous people) is a folk dance in Peru. It is performed at festivals of the Cusco Region, such as "Mamacha Carmen" in Paucartambo and the important "Quyllur Rit'i" at the Winter Solstice on the mountain Qullqipunku. 