Allillanchu! Hello!
Welcome to our Quechua and Andean Culture Bulletin. People say that you have to crawl before you run. “Lluqhanchik” in Quechua means “we crawl”. We are starting this project to share the ideas, thoughts and initiatives going on at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and beyond. We invite all of you to participate, sharing your experiences learning and teaching Quechua, living and studying in the Andes and promoting Andean culture. Ñanay turaykuna, panay wawqiykuna, ñuqanchik kuska kay bulletinnisqa ruwasunchik!
For this February edition: Carnival season! Love is in the air! You’ll find a carnaval story from Ayacucho, Quechua ‘pick up’ lines from Cuzco and a Philly take on Michael Jackson in Quechua. Enjoy!
Tupananchiskama!
Great to learn about this Quechua initiative at U of Penn.! I don’t speak Quechua, but have been researching in the Peruvian Andes and have formed long lasting friendships with Quechua speakers. I have a deep respect for my friends and continue to learn from them as they share photos and cultural videos with me. The USA Quechua speakers’ support of Andean communities and exchange of information could be very valuable to show how vital and alive this language and culture is today! Does anyone know if there are Quechua speakers down here in my area of Atlanta Georgia?