Andean Cosmovision And Biodiversity In The Community Of Sarhua, Ayacucho – Peru

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the relationship between worldview and biodiversity, taking into account the ways of life, their knowledge, ancestral secrets, rituals, and festivities of ayni or reciprocity in the community of Sarhua, Víctor Fajardo, Ayacucho – 2024. This article is based on qualitative research conducted in the community of Sarhua, utilizing data and document collection to analyze and compare with current bibliographic references. The data collection techniques include interviews with community members and direct observations, using unstructured interviews as the primary instrument. Sarhua is known for its painted boards, through which they narrate their ancestral stories and customs, where traditional techniques remain prevalent in the majority of the daily activities of its inhabitants. Therefore, it highlights the need to integrate the Andean worldview into biodiversity conservation policies in Peru. Andean cultures view biodiversity not only as a resource but as an essential component of life, promoting the preservation of plants and animals, and fostering sustainable development.