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Inti Raymi used to be a sacred ceremony for the Incans, but tourists and the Peruvian government are making it more of a tourist attraction. During the 2008 celebration the Peruvian Government forced Peruvians and tourists alike to pay $90 dollars to be seated where they could see and hear the performance on Saqsaywoman. Many Cusquenas and Peruvians cannot afford to pay $90 for a seat. To put that cost in perspective, a taxi ride in Cusco costs 67 cents, a stocking hat costs $1, and a croissant costs 7 cents. Feeding their children and themselves comes first for the Peruvians. The ceremony...