The image depicts two middle-aged men actively participating in a religious procession in Arequipa, Peru

The image depicts two middle-aged men actively participating in a religious procession in Arequipa, Peru. Both individuals are shown in profile, facing right, with solemn and focused expressions, indicating physical exertion as they bear a heavy object on their shoulders. They are dressed in dark purple tunics or capes worn over white shirts. Each man has a thick white braided rope with a prominent knot draped around his neck and chest. The man positioned in the foreground on the right side of the image further accessorizes his attire with a yellow, purple, and white striped stole. Pinned to his purple cape are two small metallic emblems: one shaped like an arched shrine, the other a rectangular depiction. Across their right shoulders rests a substantial horizontal beam, likely metallic, which is wrapped in red fabric. This object appears to be a component of a larger processional float. The background is moderately blurred, revealing additional participants and hints of urban architecture. A blue umbrella and a red-and-white striped umbrella are partially visible in the distance, suggesting an outdoor daytime event under varying weather conditions or for sun protection. The scene is brightly lit by natural daylight.