History tells before being called “Santuranticuy” the artisans sold their saints of the boy Manuelito in the Main Square of Cusco on December 24, every year for the assembly of the birth for December 25 of the boy Manuelito who would replace the baby Jesus, these handmade pieces accompany the Cusquenian births that are armed in small natural cribs adorned with native flora that is brought from far away by the brothers of the field, the adornments that are acquired at the fair are animals of all species and all miniature that fits to births The imagery zone where baby Jesus dresses are sold in all sizes, styles and colors is very popular; Next to this area, the candle sales that are located in front of the company of Jesus is also visited by the participants to the fair.
It has established the Santuranticuy Medal, which is awarded each year to a craftsman representative of the Fair, the medal ceremony is given by the Mayor of Cusco and is held in the Municipal Palace, in this act highlights the career and work made by the craftsman who won the medal. To obtain this medal, the artisans work months before to have the best pieces.
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