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It shot me to celebrate the New Year 2006 in an unusual way. Turning the globe and thinking a little, I decided to rush to South America. The choice fell on two countries - Peru and Bolivia. The route turned out like this: Ufa - Moscow - Madrid - Lima - Nazca Desert - Balestas Islands - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Puno - Lake Titicaca - La Paz - Lima - Iquitos (Amazon) - Lima - Madrid - Moscow - Ufa. Thoughts about the Nazca lines, the Incas, the Andes, Machu Picchu and other exotic things were spinning in my head.
Organizational issues were reduced to buying air tickets Moscow-Madrid-Lima and back and getting a transit Schengen visa. All other points were decided in the course of the trip.
The flight from Ufa to Lima took a total of 1.5 days and 19 hours of net flight time. I remember the night in Madrid and the peak of Tenerife - highest point canary islands, which stuck out lonely from the clouds covering the Atlantic. Crossing the equator was not marked by anything outstanding. Lima greeted us with beautiful summer weather, +25 on the thermometer and a light ocean breeze.
Lima - Big city. The first impression - you get to America from the films of the 60s. And so, in general, I didn’t particularly remember anything. Made an impression Pacific Ocean, power and greatness are felt in each wave.
The Nazca Desert is 300 km south along the Pan American Highway. I leave early in the morning by bus. The road goes along the ocean. The area around is deserted. Along the coast now and then meet campgrounds and discos open sky. This is how Peruvian youth celebrate the New Year.
The territory of Peru can be conditionally divided into three parts: the coast - the costa - a deserted and rather dull area. The main attraction is the Nazca desert with drawings. The mountainous part is the Andes; there are many monuments of the Inca and pre-Inca cultures. A special place is occupied by the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. And the third part - the Amazonian selva - endless forests and the Amazon River.
By lunchtime we reach the town of Paracas. There is a yacht club here, from where you can take a walk to the Balestas Islands - the natural habitat of fur seals, penguins and many birds.
On the way to the islands, a trident is visible on the shore, left by the Incas more than 500 years ago. The dimensions are impressive: 200m high and almost 100m wide.
Access to the islands themselves is prohibited, because. It's like a nature reserve. On the main island there is a base for the collection of guano - a valuable fertilizer. Once every five years it is collected and taken out.
Not far from Paracas inland is the town of Ica. Ica has an airport "Las Dunas" from which you can fly over the Nazca desert in a small plane. Near the airport - an oasis, something like a waiting room.
After waiting for our turn and a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, we fly out. After an hour of flight, the Nazca lines appear below. The pilot says something, but everything is in Spanish. You have to look and take pictures.
In general, the lines are impressive. The main thing is not clear: who painted them and why, and how they have survived to this day.
I return to Lima in the morning.
Off-road driving in the desert is officially prohibited, but such territory is difficult for the police to control, and the Nazca lines are regularly supplemented with modern art by local and non-local drivers. There are more drawings of Nazca in the desert than in the photographs, but the pilot was seasoned and laid strong turns, so I simply did not have time to catch some of it in the lens.
On the previous day, my face was badly burned, after all, my body was more accustomed to -30 than to +30 at that time, and there was no sunscreen at hand. This morning I fly to Cusco - the ancient capital of the Incas. This is already a mountainous area and the weather is cooler. 1.5 hours of summer and now the mountains are all around, it is drizzling and cool.
The airport is surrounded by mountains on three sides and accepts planes only during daylight hours. The city is located at an altitude of 3200m above sea level, which also adds complexity to the pilots, and visitors a headache during acclimatization. Locals recommend drinking tea from coca leaves for prevention.
Speaking of coke. I must say that this plant is very common here. There are two types: a jasmine-type shrub and smaller plants. The leaves of what is smaller are used in everyday life. You can drink tea from them, you can chew them, you can transport and store them. They won't go to jail. Local truckers, when tired at the wheel, chew leaves and can drive for 12 hours without rest, a couple of cups of hot coca tea also stick out noticeably and add strength. But from the leaves of the bush, in fact, cocaine is made. They are fighting against illegal plantings, but somehow it is not very effective yet. The first word in the name of Coca-Cola is exactly this Coca.
Around Cuzco there are many Inca ruins and characteristic Inca masonry.
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New Year for the Indians of South America is not just a calendar holiday. In Indian culture, it symbolizes unity with nature, unites the traditions, customs and worldview of entire peoples, originating in the pre-Columbian era. Celebrations on the occasion of the beginning of a new annual cycle among the Indian peoples have more than one thousand years. They differ in form depending on geography, but have a common content. All indigenous peoples of South America are guided by the law of nature and cosmic order. Nature and space determine the order and life cycles on Earth, give energy and strength for a new life. That is why the New Year among the peoples of South America takes its countdown from the moment when the day begins to increase.
During the Spanish conquest, the Inti Raymi New Year's celebrations were declared heresy in 1543 and completely banned in 1572. Those who dared to celebrate the New Year according to the faith of their ancestors were severely persecuted by the Catholic Church as "promoters of idolatry", including the use of torture. The holiday began to be celebrated again only from the middle of the 20th century.
The celebration of the New Year is an integral part of the national identity of the South American Indians. And although in recent years the holiday has been popularized as another tourist product, it is not modern folklore, as it may seem to many Europeans. During the preparation for the holiday, excesses in food are prohibited - it is allowed to eat only the minimum amount of food sufficient to satisfy hunger. It is also forbidden to light new sources of fire. For three days before the New Year, sexual life is also prohibited.
The Aymara Indians will celebrate the New Year (Machaq Mara) in the early morning of June 21st. IN Bolivia the center of the holiday will be Tiwanaku, 70 kilometers from La Paz. More than 35 thousand participants are expected here, who will come to meet the first rays of the New Year in the Gate of the Sun (Puerta del Sol). In the department of Cochabamba, ceremonies and rituals will take place in ancient city Incallajta, and in the department of Cochabamba near Santa Cruz, the festivities will take place at Fort Samaipata. In Bolivia, since last year, the holiday has become a public holiday - June 21 is a non-working day.
Chile
In Chile, in the Mapuche language, the New Year is called We Tripantu and is celebrated between June 21 and 24. On the evening of June 23, several families gather in one house. Women lay a festive table of flatbread, pork, beef or horse meat, potatoes and a low-alcohol drink made from wheat or muday corn. During the gala dinner, the men tell stories from their lives, and the elders give advice to the young. Early in the morning of June 24, at the first song of the birds, the Mapuche come to the nearest river, where they bathe in order to wash away all the old and negative inherent in the past year and recharge with new energy.
Peru
In Peru, on June 24, the Imperial City of Cusco will become the center of Inti Raymi. Before the arrival of the Spaniards, it was here, on the current Plaza de Armas, that the Incas celebrated the beginning of the New Year. Now the center of Inti Raymi will be the Sacsayhuaman fortress on the outskirts of Cusco, which will attract thousands of locals and tourists. There will be a theatrical performance with the participation of 500 artists.
Argentina
In the Argentine province of Jujuy, on the border with Bolivia and Peru, Inti Raymi is celebrated on June 20. Here, the center of the holiday will be the town of Huacalera, not far from which there is a monolith, personifying the Tropic of Capricorn. At its foot from the evening of June 20 locals fires will be lit, alcohol and dancing will help them endure the longest night of the year. And in the morning, people expose their palms and faces to the first rays of the Sun to absorb the energy of the New Year.
In America? What is given for this holiday? You will find answers to these and other exciting questions if you read this article.
America is the country that gave the world Santa Claus. Therefore, we can safely say that in the United States they honor the New Year and know how to celebrate it brightly. Of course, the main role in creating a fabulous atmosphere is occupied by numerous gifts and various garlands. Now let's talk about how the New Year is celebrated in America, the traditions of this country will also be considered. It is impossible to imagine this holiday without Christmas. After all, it is from this day that winter festivities begin.
Preparation period
As in many European countries, Christmas is celebrated on the night of December 25th. This holiday is considered the most important in the United States.
In the pre-holiday period, a magical atmosphere envelops everything around. On such days, the streets are almost buried in decorations, people around exchange gifts with each other. The cities of America are immersed in a fabulous atmosphere. At the same time, even those who do not identify themselves with any religion celebrate Christmas.
There is one very important tradition among Americans - to decorate houses to the maximum.
And sometimes some people even decorate dog houses in order to make the atmosphere around magical, fabulous. Of course, one cannot do without the image of Santa Claus with helpers - elves, deer and gnomes. In the yard, people put up Christmas trees (previously dressed up), sculpt big snowmen. A mandatory element in the interior is a festive wreath, which is sometimes created using popcorn. It hangs on the door. On the wreath itself, there is usually a Merry Christmas wish.
Luminous garlands make you forget about the night for the period of Christmas and New Year, because even at night it is light on the street. The most important illuminated place is Rockefeller Center in New York. It is there that the largest Christmas tree is placed. In addition, there is a free skating rink that operates around the clock. Another feature is that on Christmas everyone rests, for this reason, local residents stock up on food and gasoline in advance.
Santa Claus from America
Many people know this grandfather thanks to the well-known advertising from the Coca-Cola company. This commercial created a fabulous atmosphere.
Therefore, he fell in love not only with children, but also with adults. In addition, advertising canonized appearance Santa Claus. Before us, this old man appeared in red pants, a jacket of the same color. The boots of the American Santa Claus were black, patent leather. Also, Santa Claus has a red cap on his head. Note that the obligatory attributes of an American grandfather are a good-natured smile and a snow-white beard.
For Santa Claus, kids always leave special red (although sometimes in other colors) socks. They hang them over the fireplace. After all, Santa Claus, as you know, sneaks into the house not through the door, but through the chimney.
How do children usually represent Santa? American Santa Claus sits on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Faithful companions are next to him - elves or gnomes. Many children under the Christmas tree leave sweets for Santa Claus as a token of gratitude.
Present
There is a tendency in America to buy Christmas gifts in advance, and not last. This becomes possible due to the advance updating of the assortment in stores.
For many Americans, buying gifts is an important part of life. They give gifts to everyone: friends, colleagues, people to whom they are grateful. The end of the festive dinner at Christmas is marked by the opening of gifts that have been stacked under the tree for a week. Santa Claus puts presents for kids at night.
Traditions
Among the citizens of America, it is popular to do charity work during the holidays. Then they provide assistance to hospitals, shelters and simply those in need. Despite advanced technology, congratulations are often sent postcards. Note that the tradition also does not cease to exist when children dressed as angels sing Christmas carols. In almost all families, it is customary to read a prayer of gratitude before eating.
Food
In this state, as in any other country, there are traditional dishes that should be on the table. Such dishes include: potato pies, stuffed turkey, bean and cabbage soup, homemade sausage.
New Year in America. Traditions
The main symbol of the celebration is Baby - a baby in a diaper. He lives a whole life in a year, subsequently giving his rights to another baby.
What date is New Year's in America? Of course, the first of January. Many traditions are associated with the celebration of the New Year among the inhabitants of this country. One fairly practical custom for Americans is to write assignments for the next year. As part of the planning process, they write down goals to achieve in those 365 days. Anything can get on this list, ranging from the goal of quitting smoking, spending less money on things, and some more global options, such as buying a house, redecorating, getting married, and more.
How is New Year celebrated in America? Now let's figure it out. Unlike Christmas, which is considered a family holiday, the New Year is spent more often in clubs and on the street than at home with relatives.
Usually this celebration is accompanied by dances and fireworks. Everyone should also drink a glass of champagne. A very popular holiday music is the Scottish melody "The Good Old Days".
So how do they celebrate the New Year in America? It is believed that the celebration should begin on December 31st. Since this day is the end of the old year. This event must be celebrated. And the next day, the first of January, is also no less important. He is also celebrated. Parades can be seen during this period. The most grandiose is held in Times Square, which is located in New York.
Practicality
On average, Americans spend between fifty and $800 on gifts. It can be either a cute trinket, accessories, a box of chocolates, or wine, elite cigarettes.
Note that for practical reasons, New Year's gifts in America are presented with checks.
This is done so that the recipient can return the item to the store if the gift does not fit. This, of course, leads to huge queues in stores, which is why certificates for a fixed amount have recently become popular. According to them, a person can choose the right thing for himself.
There are Orthodox shops in the New England region. They specialize in Christmas gifts. These Orthodox shops are open around the clock. Therefore, Americans can at any time prepare for the holidays, buy gifts.
Times Square is famous for its New Year's Eve performance. It has gained popularity all over the world since the beginning of the last century. December 31, the last day of the year high altitude(more than twenty meters) a large ball descends. He is in the fall for exactly sixty seconds. On the last ten people start the countdown. After their expiration, the ball touches the ground at exactly midnight.
Conclusion
Now you know how they celebrate the New Year in America, what they give during this period. We also looked at the traditions of this holiday. We hope that this information was interesting and useful to you.
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Other Possible Causes
You may get a 404 error for images because you have Hot Link Protection turned on and the domain is not on the list of authorized domains.
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Are you using WordPress? See the Section on 404 errors after clicking a link in WordPress.
How to find the correct spelling and folder
Missing or Broken Files
When you get a 404 error be sure to check the URL that you are attempting to use in your browser.This tells the server what resource it should attempt to request.
http://example.com/example/Example/help.html
In this example the file must be in public_html/example/Example/
notice that the CaSe e sample and E xample are not the same locations.
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Broken Image
When you have a missing image on your site you may a box on your page with see with a red X where the image is missing. right click on the X and choose Properties. The properties will tell you the path and file name that cannot be found.
This varies by browser, if you do not see a box on your page with a red X try right clicking on the page, then select View Page Info, and goto the Media Tab.
http://example.com/cgi-sys/images/banner.PNG
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404 Errors After Clicking WordPress Links
When working with WordPress, 404 Page Not Found errors can often occur when a new theme has been activated or when the rewrite rules in the .htaccess file have been altered.
When you encounter a 404 error in WordPress, you have two options for correcting it.
Option 1: Correct the Permalinks
- Log in to WordPress.
- From the left-hand navigation menu in WordPress, click Settings > Permalinks(Note the current setting. If you are using a custom structure, copy or save the custom structure somewhere.)
- Select Default.
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If your blog is showing the wrong domain name in links, redirecting to another site, or is missing images and style, these are all usually related to the same problem: you have the wrong domain name configured in your WordPress blog.
How to modify your .htaccess file
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Redirects and rewriting URLs are two very common directives found in a .htaccess file, and many scripts such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Magento add directives to the .htaccess so those scripts can function.
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There are Many Ways to Edit a .htaccess File
- Edit the file on your computer and upload it to the server via FTP
- Use an FTP program's Edit Mode
- Use SSH and a text editor
- Use the File Manager in cPanel
The easiest way to edit a .htaccess file for most people is through the File Manager in cPanel.
How to Edit .htaccess files in cPanel's File Manager
Before you do anything, it is suggested that you backup your website so that you can revert back to a previous version if something goes wrong.
Open the File Manager
- Log into cPanel.
- In the Files section, click on the file manager icon.
- Check the box for Document Root for and select the domain name you wish to access from the drop-down menu.
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To Edit the .htaccess File
- right click on the .htaccess file and click Code Edit from the menu. Alternatively, you can click on the icon for the .htaccess file and then click on the code editor icon at the top of the page.
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- Once completed, you can click close to close the File Manager window.
