Povo Taquile - Classic

Povo Taquile

"On the Island of Taquile, in the heart of Lake Titicaca, music and dance form a sacred language—an invisible thread weaving the past into the present. Beneath the vast blue sky and the blazing sun, the men and women of Taquile prepare, adorning themselves with traditional garments and tuning their instruments. As the first chords echo, the mountains and the lake fall silent, as if nature itself pauses in reverence for this moment of celebration. This is a dance where the steps are more than mere movement; they are stories—each twirl, each note, a tale of ancient legends.

The deep, resonant beat of the drums mirrors the pulse of a heart, while the flutes fill the air with their sweet, melodic tones. It is a ritual of belonging and gratitude, a way of honoring the land, the lake, and the ancestors who once walked these shores. And amidst the music, between laughter and silent glances, the people of Taquile reaffirm their identity, showing the world that in every dance, the living soul of their island beats on."

Peru Collection – Ad Astra

Photography by Maria Fernanda Leal.
Fine Art print on Hahnemühle Matt Fibre paper, 210g