Playing with Fire

Celendin, a community high in the Peruvian Andes, teeters on the brink of modernity. The annual celebration of its patron saint, is in full swing, featuring brass bands and candle-lit parade... Read allCelendin, a community high in the Peruvian Andes, teeters on the brink of modernity. The annual celebration of its patron saint, is in full swing, featuring brass bands and candle-lit parades that co-exist with amplified music and erotic dancers. Despite the protestations of reli... Read allCelendin, a community high in the Peruvian Andes, teeters on the brink of modernity. The annual celebration of its patron saint, is in full swing, featuring brass bands and candle-lit parades that co-exist with amplified music and erotic dancers. Despite the protestations of religious authorities and an eccentric evangelist, elaborate firework displays are a time-hono... Read all