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Musical styles › Dance
WititiESEl wititi es una danza tradicional originaria de la región de Arequipa, en el sur del Perú, reconocida por su carácter festivo y su profundo arraigo cultural. [1]Esta expresión artística combina elementos coreográficos, musicales y vestimentarios que reflejan…
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