In the case of the carnivals that are celebrated in Arequipa, the dance that bears the same name is important: “Carnaval de Arequipaâ€, a dance dedicated to the god “Momoâ€. This tradition was adopted from Europe and the dance itself is performed by still single young people who travel through the city in comparsas performing their dances. The dance is a ritual in which it symbolizes the struggle to overcome the love resistance of the opposite sex.