There is a unique wedding ritual in Peru, a symbolic sacrifice to Mother Earth called “despacho”. They take a traditional woven piece of fabric, spread it on the ground, and put different symbolic items onto it (food, flowers, and other items made from natural materials). Then, each wedding guest comes to this cloth, adds some coca leaves to the arrangement, and says his/her wishes to the couple. After that, the despacho is wrapped, blessed, and given to the bride and groom, who can either burn it or bury – it’s a sacrifice for Mother Earth.

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