September 2, 2006 • 5 mins
The martial rhythm of the dance of the "Sikuris" originated in the southern highland plain known as the altiplano between Peru and Bolivia.
It is danced in large groups, forming troupes who join together in large circles around musicians playing zampoña (pan-pipes) of varying sizes.
The choreography of the dance is symbolic of the complementary nature and harmonious relationship that human integration should involve, as one group of flautists can only play half the notes, which means the other group is indispensable to complete the melody.
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