The 124-foot Bridge Woven by Hand
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- In the region of Cusco in Peru, a unique centuries-old Incan tradition continues to this day. Each year during the second week of June, hundreds of locals gather to hand build a new Q’eswachaka bridge over the Apurímac River. The 124-foot-long rope bridge is meant to honor the Andean gods. Using only natural fibers and no small measure of dedication and teamwork, the community tears down the previous year’s bridge and constructs a new one in an epic three-day feat. Master builders Eleuterio Callo Tapia and Victoriano Arizapana took us through the process and even invited us to the ensuing celebration.
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What a beautiful tradition.
Rebuild something every year? That's dumb
Agreed. What a total waste of time and space
Well it is just a rope bridge so it probably wears down pretty quickly, not to mention it’s a lot prettier than most bridges and there’s something to be said about traditions being beautiful and not necessarily efficient
@@quantumx9729 I hope you meant the comment above
@@quantumx9729 there are those that are living and then there are those who are surviving id say ur the latter
I visited this bridge with a friend after watching this documentary and it was such a unique experience. Being on a bridge made from natural materials by hand was such a disconnect to my world of concrete and metal. Once we crossed, a "keeper of the bridge" greeted us and had us sign our names in a book of people that have crossed. It felt like a rite of passage in a sacred place. I'll remember it forever, thanks Great Big Story.
I like the way that bridge blends into the environment.
The thing I love most about this video is that because the old bridge is all natural they basically just cut it loose and let it drift away without any worries about environmental impact because the materials came straight from the environment to begin with.
Ryan Peters exactly my thought
Ryan Peters But they will kill so many fish than they won't be eaten and water can get contaminated.
Just EF-ing with you dude. Haaa!.
does almost everything come from the earth?
Racket Tattoo well, yes, but some of it comes from so deep in the earth that it is poisonous on the surface, such as crude oil.
Well what do you expect it to be? Plastic? It was there during then Incan era
I wish I could have a job like this. You guys travel around the world and get to experience and see what other people have the passion to accomplish around the world, and you all capture those moments in film for others to see which I find AMAZING. Much love for the creators of this channel. ❤️
I love how it is an extremely ancient tradition but they are taking photos of the new bridge with iPhones
Even the most bizarre tribes have become modernised by society
We’re they meant to record it on rocks?
@@hunteranderson199 it's called eyes
@@magix4152 it's a joke. If you didn't know.
@@magix4152 eyes don't safe what you see. It's your memory inside your brain. It's like when you make a picture with the camera on your phone and someones asks: „where is it getting saved at?" and your dumbass says: „it's called lense. On the lense of course duh." stupid comments require stupid answers. I hope it was stupid enough for you.
Authentic community! Authentic culture. Beautiful!!! I wanna join them next June.
I like this tradition so much. It involves group work, strength, good relationship with people and bravery. The only time where they all meet, have fun while working
This is what all communities must to be
Great sense of community. The world needs these values
Increíble! Estos vídeos deberían aparecer más seguidos en los canales nacionales.
This tradition should be protected and should be kept. It's a wonderful and it shows cooperation.
More than likely will be around for a long time
Humans are beautiful ❤️
This is such an amazing tradition, I love how much joy and care they put into it.
yay, delightful story.
Thank you. This made me smile and I love learning about the culture. Beautiful people 🌺
How wonderful this is!
Much Appreciation.
Unfortunately, social media very rarely show this kind of stuff happening in my country, Perú. They usually are more focused on politics, crimes, "celebrities". I am glad I came to know this tradition going on in my country, but I am disappointed that on my own country, these kind of things aren't showed anywhere. People is forgetting their culture, their roots... And this is not even happening for a better purpose, is just happening to make lot of young people braindead.
such a beutiful tradition
Not really on my bucket list, but would love to see these beautuful, indigenous people do that.
I wish I lived there: Peaceful, Surreal, Beautiful and Isolated.
Such a wonderful tradition!!!
Absolutely lovely keep on keeping on!
So beautiful
This ancient tradition is really what should be named a world wonder. But I guess then a lot of people would walk on it and trample on it. Nevertheless, the nature of it is so beautiful and wondrous.
I found this video in an airport so i wanted to see it again
Awesome
OMG, so genius!!
I wish you had showed more about the knots used, the weaving method, etc...
Waaaooo mis respetos para los señores
Imagine doing this every year and not every other year.. and maintain that level of connection. Wonderful.
Viva el puente por siempre!
Que orgullo!!!
Amazing
everybody gangsta till their enemy brings scissors
Yeah thats a cursed comment..
The people are awesome, but kudos to the dude who shot the last few seconds of the video. It would take a lot of guts to pass by a hanging, woven bridge holding a camera, most probably without holding on to either side.
Wow at 1:33 her skin is beautiful!!
In order to understand ourselves, it is important to understand your history
I like their hats
I really like their cowboy-like attire.
I know it sounds weird, and really isn't related to the actual video, but I kinda developed a bizarre interest in bridges thanks to Genshin Impact. I cannot explain it but it just fascinates me that such bridges exists.
so cool :)
The Universe is grid of energy that the non ego self can communicate on.
We're building a wall! A big one! The best wall you ever saw! The best one!
Same rope making is still used in India
A special type of grass is used ,after that it beat by wooden hammer .
Shit this world have some beauty in it
Girllllllll I need a tan again too
We have the same traditional rope weaving culture in remote Nepal 🇳🇵
Even some faces are similar!
So beautiful 😍
They should put no smoking signs at each end
alguien sabe por que siempre lo cambian a pies (feet) y no en metros (meter)?
What I don't get is how they extend it to the other side.
"jutay, jutay, jutay"
in my country it means small dicc 😂😂😂
Hayop na yan kalat nateng mga pinoy ah hahahahahah
@@judieljamjarquio6809 ulol wag ako vro
And in mine it means shoes
@@harishbabbarpencmtjkly1784 and liar
Wowowowowowowowow
Great big story > Insider
Master wover: " please take shoes off when crossing the bridge"
You could sand wood with their hands
Wait.....so they make a bridge every year but every year, they cut the old one off....and it's the same bridge. I mean I understand it's traditional, but isn't a lot of materials and time.?
The time and dedication put into preserving tradition and culture is tremendous! I wonder what would happen once they are gone? Will the younger generation pick it up?
entschuldigung hopefully smart enough to understand the importance of conservation
Unfortunelly, most of the younger generations are likely to forget their own traditions thanks to live a more urban life in the capital in order to have a decent education or job. It is really sad to see many cultures lost, including most of the languages we used to have.
Sincerely, a peruvian.
Maybe the grandson will carry on the tradition somday.
I hope they are not gone, but generations continue it. We need them in the future generations to come !
they'll just built the bridge out of iron so that it can last for generations.
wow! all this culture and tradition is so beautiful. makes me wanna go there even more. i wonder how many hours will it took to make the fences of the bridge?
Martin Tabanag Apparently it takes four days to make. The first day is when the women weave. The second day is when they take down the old bridge. The third day is when they start to build the new bridge. And the fourth day is just to celebrate.
All the process starts in June's first Sunday.
I was in Cuzco this winter (winter for Peru, summer for the north hemisphere) And I wish I'd have more time to see more. There are so many places, and I know this word is misused a lot but, truly it is amazing.
Paola García Mera all of those in just 4 days? That is amazing! How people unite and get to together for one purpose. Thank you Paola. Are you from Peru? I would love to travel to this and have an interview with the locals, and connect with them and share their stories.
Martin Tabanag Affirmative my fellow traveler. I'm Peruvian and highly recommend learning some Spanish. It can save you from many awkward situations (and put you in some).
Also bargain. Don't be afraid to do it. I've realized many people don't dare to do it and end up spending more that they planned.
Pd: I mean bargain in small stores, antiques and crafts, or even with the hotel people. Sometimes asking "¿nada menos?" (Anything less?) can save some money.
Do it on no established price items. Don't do it with food, that might cause troubles.
Paola García Mera this is great info. How come you don't have vlogs? This information you have is very useful
Martin Tabanag Hahaha Here that's known as common sense. Everything is negotiable as long as you do it with the right people 💪
i could not see any youngsters, I hope this beautiful tradition will last forever
3:19 That is not a lama
@Ivan Moreno when did it say it was the last one?
@Bennett H. 0:04
However, in some cases “last” can mean the most recent of its kind. He did say he’ll teach his grandson the tradition at the end of the video, so I think it might have been a mistake in translation. I really don’t know
@@petalmist0288 They mean the last place that has this type of bridge not the last bridge in this place.
@@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 yes
As someone with a peruvian backround (who never set foot in Peru) I would like to know more where I came from and small stuff like this helps :3
do you like doctor who
@@thLilJinx?
@@thLilJinx it's common knowledge that every single person with a background in Peru LOVES Dr. Who.
@@kidyomu89 is it popular there?
@@copycatz1361 dude have you not heard? 62% of Dr. Who ratings originate from Peru alone, people have been strung out in the streets for sharing Dr. Who based unpopular opinions, it's like a cult.
The media social and mainstream gets us focused on politics, celeb etc. Makes me hate thy neighbor and judge behind a screen. Great big story reminds me of how cool we humans actually are. Keep it up! positivity jolting through veins after binging this channel.
These people seem like a very happy bunch! When the men were pulling the ropes, some of them were smiling with such pride!
Viva peru
Wover 1:hey did you wove that last part I told you to do
Wover 2:the WHAT
I just love the editing/ camera work in these videos
True definition of "UNITY IS STRENGTH"
My Mom and Dad was both born in Peru,Lima.Most of my family members live there.
I never knew this bridge existed,but now I know.
I d live in those mountains if i had a small house there.
I will live in that mountain if i had paparazzi
Why did this make me teary eyed T_T so beautiful to watch communities work and celebrate together, simple pleasures like this !
The pride in their eyes when they talk about their culture, their history and the work they do is inspiring
This is truly an inspiration for the way things should be preserved handed down. Tradition is all we have that links us with what made us who we are god bless these people ❤
"dad i want to be a doctor"
"no you will build bridges"
Just because in your culture being a doctor brings prestige and is desirable doesn't mean it works the same for all...
@chewy xx especially cause as they said, it's a one or two day a year task and the weave looks really simple.
@@bernardocoto8519 it's a joke just go with it without nitpicking
So much care and enjoyment they have. Man I wish it would return to this in the USA. We cant even agree on what color the grass is or if the sky is even real. My countrymen are a disgrace right now. And these people doing a celebration over building a new weed rope bridge.......Wish I could send this to everyone in my country..........
This should have 0 dislike. This something you can't help to like hard work and hug family work together
There are SO MANY WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, AND AWESOME PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS THEY DO/CREATE!!! MY GOD!! I had no idea of a lot of these.... this channel you have is absolutely AMAZING, THANK YOU!!! (Plus, you make the short stories easy to understand too!)
So heartwarming, how they are preserving their tradition.🥺
Amazing to see this tradition being preserved in the 21st century
I got to ride a bike to the Inca bridge from Quehue. Landscape was incredible!
I hope this tradition stays around for many many generations to come
This is incredible, thanks for sharing!
Very impressive.
Greetings from the UK
I hope this tradition continuea for a long timeee
Fun fact: this bridge was used to film shrek
My teacher showed us this vid
beautiful
Love their culture being honoured
This is the way these peoples managed to build monuments such as Cusco, Machu Picchu, and more. The whole community takes a sense of deep pride in the creation of something that will benefit everybody. Saying that aliens o Atlanteans built Tiwanacu just denies them the merit of their capabilities, culture, and identity...
How do you get the ropes across before they had the old bridge?
They should secure the sides too so no one could fall through the ropes...just a thought. However, amazing work! 😊
Somewhere in the first world a man would be thinking- 'wonder if i could automate this and make the world a better place.' We should start saying FU to that. 😅
What a lovely tradition, I'm so thankful I'm able to learn about it and share in appreciating the hard work!
So, that kind of snow cap actually originated from Peru.
#JustnowIonlyknow
These are the stories is subscribed to this channel for. Incredibly beautiful tradition!
I know machines are helping us but i think we should pass on the beautiful traditions. No matter which tribe or community you belong.
"first" comments are as bad enough on their own but why the hell would people up vote it
first reply
Even if they're downvoted, nobody would know. There are only numbers for both columns combined.
The Golden Gate Bridge is painted with lead. I think I like this one better.
I'd like to see the 85 thumbs down make something better