Other evidence , such as the British historian Clements Markham, say ' no building in the world can compare to its kind . " These arguments apply to give an idea of the splendor arquitectónicode ancient stone fortress and stunning Marcoen which the celebration of Inti Cusco Raymi.El village prepares to party for many days before the June 24 date that bribe the esplanade in front of which the Sacsayhuaman fortress stands is performed.
To the beat of ancient musical airs , his four delegates parade with their traditional costumes and also, as coming from another time , ñustas , coyote and pallas, which move in undulating columns. Finally , suddenly, the Inca is seen . The sovereign is carried on a litter - that time was the legendary gold and silver , and accompanied by an entourage of "orejones" and other dignitaries walking at a respectful distance from him .
While pututus sound , the trumpets and flutes, the Inca stands and extending his arms toward the horizon, pays tribute to Inti. The Inca all in his majestic way in one of the streets of Cusco notes his people and prays aloud in Quechua , promising obedience, respect and adoration .
Tino summits of the moments of the ceremony occurs when animals for sacrifice to the god on the scene to participate in a ritual that helps to purify the life and ward off nial . Voices and shouts , music and silence alternate during this ceremony while the other chosen women , spread Zancu or ceremonial bread and beer. During the time of the Inca Empire the crowd waited, squatting barefoot , the appearance of the Sun.
Then the Inca rise gold two large glasses full of chicha , and while inviting the Inti sun which was in his right hand. He shares with other relatives , pouring small amounts of chicha in their own sovereign vasos. Then he orders his army and his subjects to continue with a tribute, involving various peoples who came forward to offer their gifts and their best dances.