Q'ero Awki Pukara

Openings and celebrations

Opening of Events Ceremony

The Opening of Events Ceremony, also known as Offering to Pachamama, is an ancestral Andean ritual performed to open pathways, ask permission from Mother Earth, and attract prosperity, protection, and harmony in any important activity.

Request

Write to us to arrange the date, place and modality. Or write directly to miguel@qeroawkipukara.org.

Two Q'ero Paqos in traditional dress prepare an offering of flowers and food on the ground.
Offering to Pachamama for openings and celebrations.

In the Andean worldview, before beginning a project, a celebration, or a new venture, it is essential to honor Pachamama (Mother Earth). This act of reciprocity allows us to give thanks for what nature provides and ask for blessings for the path that begins.

This ceremony is guided by Q'ero Paqo Masters, who perform prayers and sacred offerings to balance the spiritual and material energies of the place and the participating people.

Importance of the ceremony

  • Reciprocity and respect: the ceremony is based on the principle of Ayni, which represents the balance between giving and receiving. By offering an offering to Pachamama, we symbolically return a part of what nature gives us.
  • Success and prosperity: this ceremony is performed to attract good omens, well-being, health, and prosperity in the new project, business, or event that begins.
  • Permission and protection: permission is asked from Mother Earth to use a physical space. This helps to harmonize the place, avoid negative energies, and attract blessings for the people involved.
  • Spiritual connection: it strengthens the connection with nature and allows participants to honor the Andean tradition, generating an atmosphere of respect, gratitude, and harmony.

For what types of events can it be performed?

Social events

  • Weddings
  • Baptisms
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries

Business

  • Business openings
  • Product launches
  • Conferences
  • Meetings

Cultural

  • Festivals
  • Ancestral celebrations
  • Traditional rites

Academic

  • Seminars
  • Congresses
  • Symposiums
  • Courses

Sports

  • Tournaments
  • Marathons
  • Matches
  • Community events

Session details

Duration
Generally between 45 minutes and 1 hour
Modality
In person
Location and logistics
After making the reservation, the location, date, and time of the ceremony will be coordinated in advance according to the event. It can be held at event venues, businesses, companies, cultural spaces, or open-air locations.

Includes

  • Spiritual permission ceremony
  • Sacred offering to Pachamama
  • Kintukuy with coca leaves
  • Meditation with the spirits of nature
  • Challay (symbolic celebration with chicha and chants)
  • Q'ero Paqo Masters from the direct lineage of the Champi Phacsi family
  • Spiritual guide and translator (Spanish, English, and Quechua)
  • Ceremony logistics

Frequently asked questions

Why is it important to perform this ceremony before an event?

Within the Andean tradition, every important project or activity must begin with an act of gratitude and respect toward Pachamama. This energetically opens the path of the event and attracts harmony and prosperity.

Who can participate in the ceremony?

All people present at the event can participate, as the ceremony seeks to create a moment of spiritual connection and collective harmony.

How long does the ceremony last?

The duration can vary depending on the type of event and the number of participants, but it generally lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

Opening of Events Ceremony

Begin your project or celebration with the blessing of Pachamama and the harmony of the Andes.

Request

Write to us to arrange the date, place and modality. Or write directly to miguel@qeroawkipukara.org.

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