In Peruvian Christmas tradition, what annual Christmas Eve market is held in Cusco?

In Peruvian Christmas tradition, the annual Christmas Eve market held in Cusco is called Santurantikuy.

Santurantikuy is a traditional arts and crafts fair held in Cusco on 24 December. Its Quechua name is commonly translated as “sale of saints,” reflecting the religious images and nativity figures historically sold there. Artisans also offer handmade figures, decorations, plants and other items used to create Christmas scenes.

A distinctive feature of the market is the popularity of Niño Manuelito, a locally cherished representation of the Christ Child. Families may buy or commission figures for their home nativity displays, which are an important part of Peruvian Christmas culture.

Santurantikuy should not be confused with Inti Raymi, Cusco’s major Inca-themed festival held in June. Nor is it simply a general food market: its Christmas Eve identity and religious art tradition are central to its character.