Niño Andino

May 21, 2017 The indigenous Quechua people have a special connection to the agricultural lands where they and their animals live. The delicate care they devote to agriculture consists of talking to the earth asking for rain and a good harvest. Then, they do a ritual dance to "Pacha-mama," quechua for Mother Earth, with passion and grace to express their gratitude. However, when there is mining, agricultural lands often end up poisoned with heavy metals, while the ancient traditions they have maintained with the environment slowly disappear.