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Language
Quechua' s language is named Quechua itself but it's also known as Ruma Simi ( language of the people) by its speakers. It is spoken in most parts of Peru, and in some areas of Ecuador and Bolivia. It is the official language of Peru just like Spanish is as well. It has made its way into the English language. Words that you may recognize are puma, coca, llama, or condor which all come from the Quechua language. About 8 million of Peru speaks Quechua followed by Ecuador at 2 million and Bolivia with 1 million of its population. "It is the only thing that has been left stable of the Andean culture" written by Willem F. H. Adelaar author of __The Languages of the Andean__.

Beliefs
The people of Quechua believe in folktales that tell about the Inca Empire returning. Their religion consists of Pre-Columbian and Catholic which is a way to pray and present offerings to the supernatural forces. For example before drinking a beverage containing alcohol, the Quechua offer to mother earth a drink known to them as Pachamama. They believe they have the ascendancy for natural world events such as weather, disease, etc. Their gods are based of human aspects. Like us, the gods can hate, love, feel sadness, and more. It is a way to connect humans and gods and promote a constant friendly community.

Values
The Quechua value their traditions of how Inca civilization had before. They celebrate the main holidays of the Catholic religion such as Christmas. But they also celebrate their ancient holiday the sun festival. Many tourists come to watch their marvelous festivies. During the time of the sun festival, the Quechua wear tradition clothing rather then their comtemporary ones. They perform the sun whorshipping ceremony just like the Inca had and sacrifice a llama. Many people eat, drink. and dance to celebrate on this day.

Behaviors
Quechua have a somewhat long ritual for marriage and courtship. When the young couple encounter each other and are considering to marry, the groom's side of the family meet and discuss what they will give to the newlyweds. The official date of the wedding is announced later on once the couple have exchanged their rosaries. Once they are married, the young new bride moves out of her old home and into her husband's ayllu ( community). Other majoy rituals or transitions include birth, puberty, fertility, and death.



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