My Cusco Diary: The Sun Festival
June 23
Today is a busy day in Cusco. My family is getting ready for the big sun party.
It is called Inti Raymi. We honor the sun god today.
My mom made me a pretty dress. It has bright red and yellow wool.
I help my dad clean the yard. We want everything to look nice.
I can hear music in the streets. Flutes play a happy tune.
I am too excited to sleep tonight. Tomorrow the sun will shine on us.
June 24
Today was the best day ever. The sun came up big and bright.
We walked to the big stone fort. It is called Sacsayhuamán.
There were so many people there. Everyone wore bright colors.
We saw the Inca king. He wore a gold crown that shined.
He thanked the sun for the corn. He asked for a good year.
We danced and sang all day. My feet are very tired now.
I love living in Cusco. Goodnight, sun!
- Inti Raymi:
- A special festival in Peru that honors the sun god.
- Sacsayhuamán:
- A famous and large stone fort located in Cusco, Peru.
- Inca:
- A member of the ancient people who ruled a great empire in Peru.
- Wool:
- Thick hair that grows on sheep and is used to make warm clothes.
- fort:
- A strong stone building or wall built to protect people and keep a place safe.
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“My Cusco Diary: The Sun Festival” is a diary entry reading passage about Inti Raymi Festival in Peru, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (163 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.