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La danza del wititi del valle del Colca
La danza del wititi del valle del Colca es un baile popular tradicional que guarda relación con el comienzo de la edad adulta. Reviste la forma de un ritual de cortejo amoroso y suelen interpretarla los jóvenes durante las festividades religiosas que se celebran a lo largo de la estación lluviosa. Las parejas de bailarines y bailarinas se alinean en filas y ejecutan diversos pasos al compás de la música. Las bailarinas llevan trajes finamente bordados con motivos naturales de colorido vistoso y van tocadas con sombreros característicos. Por su parte, los bailarines llevan dos faldas de mujer superpuestas, una camisa militar, un chal y sombreros con aditamentos. La representación del wititi coincide con el inicio del ciclo de producción agrícola y simboliza el renuevo de la naturaleza y la sociedad. Esta danza consolida los vínculos sociales y la identidad de los pueblos del valle del Colca, que compiten para presentar los mejores conjuntos de danza, renovándola así continuamente y perpetuando al mismo tiempo su carácter tradicional.

The Wititi dance of the Colca Valley is a traditional folk dance associated with the beginning of adult life. It takes the form of a courtship ritual and is typically performed by young people during religious festivities celebrated throughout the rainy season. It is danced in troupes with rows of male and female couples performing a variety of steps to the beat of a band. Female dancers wear garments finely embroidered with colourful natural motifs and distinctive hats, while male dancers wear overlapping women’s skirts, military shirts, slings and ‘strong hats’. The dance coincides with the beginning of the agricultural production cycle and symbolizes the renewal of nature and society. The dance consolidates social ties and strengthens cultural identity with villages in the Colca Valley competing to produce the best ensembles, thereby continuously renewing the dance while maintaining its traditional character.
Comunidad del valle del Colca
Colca Valley
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© Ministerio de Cultura del Perú, 2014
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Ministry of Culture, 2014in Unesco ICH website
Ministry of Culture, 2014in Unesco ICH website
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The Wititi dance of the Colca Valley is learned through direct observation by youth and children in school and at private family gatherings, such as christenings, birthdays and weddings. At the national level, folk dance ensembles perform this dance as part of their repertoires.

 

 

 

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 693669