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Title

In the footsteps of Taytacha [videorecording]

Publication

c1985.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Getzels, Harriet Gordon.
• Cohen, John.
• Getzels, Peter.

Description

1 videocassette (U-matic, NTSC) (30 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.

Summary

Documentary about the yearly pilgrimage of the Runa, a highland people of Peru, to the sanctuary of Qoyllur Rit'i in the Andes. The pilgrimage combines elements of Christianity and the worship of the indigenous god Taytacha, and includes dancing and role-playing, often in masks. Upon their return from the pilgrimage, the pilgrims are seen dancing in celebration with their fellow villagers.

Subjects

• Indians of South America > Peru
• Folk dancing > Andes Region
• Indians of South America > Peru > Rites and ceremonies
• Folk dancing > Peru
• Dance > Andes Region
• Processions > Peru
• Motion pictures > In the footsteps of Taytacha
• Indian dance > Peru
• Religious dance > Peru
• Mask dances
• Dance > Peru

Note

• Originally produced as a motion picture. Distributed as a videocassette by Documentary Educational Resources, Watertown, Massachusetts. Producers/directors/writers/camera: Peter Getzels and Harriet Gordon. Editor: John Cohen. Narrator: Stephen West.

Call Number

*MGZIC 9-2639

OCLC

• 63660904
• NYPY916044287-F

Title

In the footsteps of Taytacha [videorecording]

Imprint

c1985.

Local Subject

Motion pictures. In the footsteps of Taytacha.

Religious dance -- Peru.

Indians of South America -- Peru -- Rites and ceremonies.

Local Subject

Folk dancing -- Andes Region.

Local Subject

Dance -- Andes Region.

Mask dances.

Added Author

Getzels, Harriet Gordon. Producer. Director. Author. Videographer

Cohen, John. Editor

Getzels, Peter. Producer. Director. Author. Videographer

Research Call Number

*MGZIC 9-2639