The "Minka" is one of the main institutions in Peru. When someone needs to build a house, or do any kind of community project, neighbors and relatives get together and work. The owner of the house provides food and liquor for everyone. In this case, we can see the construction of an adobe house owned by Flora Guzma?n, in Andarapa. Several dozen men are working in the construction, mainly neighbors, and a dozen women are helping with the food. A Minka is happy event, where people work, eat, dance and strenghten their connection with their community. (Pablo Corral Vega/© Pablo Corral Vega)