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The "Torito de PucarΓ‘" (Pucara Bull) is a piece of pottery characteristic of the Pupuja district, in the province of AzΓ‘ngaro of the Peruvian department of Puno and traditionally sold at the train station of PucarΓ‘. Used initially for marking ceremonies and for the Procreation of livestock, protection, happiness and fertility in married life, this ceramic piece has become a symbol of the Peruvian southern Andean identity. They represent the Andean duality, female and male, male and female, father and mother; The couple who will live in that house will be prosperous, healthy and always protected. The pottery has its origin in the communication of Checa Pupuja that, together with other traditional products, went to occupy the main markets of Cusco, Puno and Arequipa. The acquisition of the name by which they are now known was due to the fact that at that time the railway station of PucarΓ‘ became the closest place of sale to the community of Czech, that is, an ideal place for the commercialization of its products. Color Meaning of Torito de Pucara: RED: Protection and love at home. GREEN: Economic prosperity, fertility and good health. BLUE: Trust, fidelity and friendship. BLACK: Protection against envy. WHITE: Peace in the home. ORANGE: Joy and fun. NATURAL: Protection for the family. Tradition tells us that we must place 2 bulls of PucarΓ‘ and a cross in the middle on the roofs of the houses at the time of finishing the construction, or at the moment of starting to live a couple's life in a new home. The measurements are approximate, they can vary between 0.5cm to 1cm SPANISH El Torito de PucarΓ‘ es una pieza de cerΓ‘mica caracterΓstica del distrito de Pupuja, en la provincia de AzΓ‘ngaro del departamento peruano de Puno y vendido tradicionalmente en la estaciΓ³n de trenes de PucarΓ‘.1β Usado en un inicio en las ceremonias de marcaciΓ³n y para la procreaciΓ³n del ganado, protecciΓ³n, felicidad y fertilidad en la vida matrimonial, esta pieza cerΓ‘mica se ha convertido en un sΓmbolo de la identidad sur andina peruana. La cerΓ‘mica tiene su origen en la comunicad de Checa Pupuja que, juntos con otros productos tradicionales, fueron a ocupar los principales mercados de Cusco, Puno y Arequipa. La adquisiciΓ³n del nombre por el cual ahora son conocidos se debiΓ³ a que en aquellos tiempos la estaciΓ³n ferroviaria de PucarΓ‘ se convirtiΓ³ en el lugar de venta mΓ‘s cercano a la comunidad de Checa, es decir, lugar ideal para la comercializaciΓ³n de sus productos. Significado del Color del Torito de Pucara: ROJO: ProtecciΓ³n y amor en el hogar. VERDE: Prosperidad econΓ³mica, fertilidad y buena salud. AZUL: Confianza, fidelidad y amistad. NEGRO: ProtecciΓ³n contra la envidia. BLANCO: Paz en el hogar. NARANJA: AlegrΓa y diversiΓ³n. NATURAL: ProtecciΓ³n para la familia. La tradiciΓ³n nos dice que debemos colocar 2 toritos de PucarΓ‘ y una cruz en medio sobre los techos de las casas al momento de terminar la construcciΓ³n, o al momento de empezar a vivir una vida de pareja en un nuevo hogar. La medidas son aproximadas, pueden variar entre 0.5cm a 1cm Read the full article











