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Cultural events in Peru

The Day of Creole Song
October 19, 2018
Events | October 2018

The Day of Creole Song; Día de la Canción Criolla

Amid the fast approaching All Hallows’ Eve, where faux cobwebs adorn the streets, and apparitions of commercialised ghosts and neighbours disguised in a multitude of outlandish costumes are predictable scenarios, there is promise of unswerving culture in sight. It has been a long standing Peruvian tradition to celebrate local musical wonders on The Day of […]
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Señor de los Milagros
October 4, 2018
Experiences | October 2018

El Señor de los Milagros; The traditional processions of the Lord of Miracles

The Catholic processions of the Lord of Miracles take place in Lima every year during the month of October. The occasion is in remembrance of the events that transpired following a life-changing earthquake which took place in Lima and El Callao in the 17th century. In the wake of this natural disaster, those in the […]
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August 17, 2018
Events | August 2018

Santa Rosa de Lima

Santa Rosa – the patron Saint of Peru and the New World (The Americas and the Philippines), and also of the Indigenous natives of Latin America – was born in April 1586 in Lima. Celebrations in her memory take place around the world on August 23rd, while in Peru and other Latin American countries there […]
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July 12, 2018
Events | July 2018

Celebrating Fiestas Patrias in Peru

In addition to mouth-watering Peruvian cuisine, from ceviche to Pisco sour cocktails, and our awe-inspiring Andean landscape, Peru boasts many exciting traditional holidays, including the joyous celebration of Fiestas Patrias. Apart from Christmas, Fiestas Patrias is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Peruvians; a two-day national holiday that takes place in […]
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July 26, 2013
Our Peru | July 2013

Peru Independence Day – Felices Fiestas Patrias!

This weekend marks the celebration of Peru Independence Day. Peruvians throw parties and hold patriotic celebrations to remember the Declaration of Peru’s Independence by José de San Martín on July 28th 1821.  Across Peru, even in remote communities, homes fly the Peruvian flag from the start of July. It is customary for all Peruvian houses, […]
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