He National Bank (BN) is a public financial institution, belonging to the Economy and Finance sector, which has special powers granted by the State to carry out its operations. This entity enjoys autonomy in its economic, financial and administrative decisions, which allows it to play a fundamental role in the national financial system. His work focuses on providing banking services to the population, promoting economic development and contributing to social well-being.
Along these lines, due to its importance, the banking entity has announced that this Thursday, May 30, it will not open its offices or agencies in the Cusco region due to a very important traditional festival. In this note you can learn more details. Take notes, Cusco!
Banco de la Nación will not attend this May 30: for what reason?
He National bank will not open its doors in the region Cusco due to the traditional festival of Corpus Christithis celebration was introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century, it has deep roots in the colonial history of Cusco.
In 1538, eight years after the Spanish founding of the city, the first procession of the Corpus Christi. Nowadays, squares and streets are decorated with carpets of flowers and sawdust, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and festivity at the same time. This tradition has been maintained over the centuries, fusing religious and cultural elements that reflect the historical and spiritual richness of the region.
The celebration of Corpus Christi in Cusco It is a living testimony of the fusion of traditions that has marked the identity of the city and that continues to be a vibrant manifestation of the faith and creativity of its people.
Different saints and saints walk through different streets of the city during this celebration. Photo: Andina
Banco de la Nación: what branches will not open in Cusco?
According to the financial institution’s statement, the locations that will not be available this Thursday, May 30, will be:
- Cusco Macro Region and the agency 1 of Cuscolocated on El Sol avenue with Almagro s/n.
- Agency 2 Wanchaqlocated at Tomasa Ttito Condemaita Avenue 1207.
- Agency 3 Santiagolocated on Lima Street at the intersection with Jirón Giraldo Ruiz Caro.
- Agency 3 San Antonio Abad Universitylocated at 733 La Cultura Avenue.
- San Sebastián District Municipality Special Officelocated on the corner of Plaza España s/n.
Therefore, the bank recommends using the operations without having to go to the bank on this date. To do this, it has the various agents, ATMs, the BN application, virtual MultiRed and others.
Corpus Christi: tradition and celebration
This date of total importance for the people of Cusco enhances the tradition of many years ago, its streets are painted with different colorful events, including dances, processions, gastronomy and more. Along these lines, as the main act, fifteen saints and virgins are venerated who have a different symbolism due to their own history, among them are: San Antonio de Abad, San Jerónimo, San Cristóbal, San Sebastián, Santa Bárbara, Santa Ana, Santiago Apóstol, San Blas, San Pedro, San José, Virgin of the Nativity, Virgin of the Remedies, Purified Virgin, the Virgin of Bethlehem and the Immaculate Virgin.
Typical local dishes are sold throughout the city. One of them is Chiriuchu. In addition, different ancestral dances are danced, generating healthy competition between the different groups of the imperial city.
Dance and tradition, during the Corpus Christi festival. Photo: Andina.
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