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    Peru has 13 events. Displaying 1-13.


    10/01/2008 - 10/31/2008Our Lord of Miracles

    Lima, Peru
    The patron saint of Lima, Our Lord of Miracles (Nuestro Senor de los Milagros), has acquired mythic status and a cult following that has spread through...

    Themes: History , Religion , Spectacle

     

    1/01/2009 - 1/01/2009Entrega de Varas

    Cusco, Peru
    This official and ancient ceremony presents an unequalled opportunity to see the highland indigenous elders in full traditional costume. The "Varayoc"...

    Themes: Culture , Spectacle , History

     

    1/01/2009 - 2/02/2009Marinera Festival

    Trujillo, Peru
    Argentina has tango, while Peru has marinera - among many other popular dance forms. This is one of the most stylised and refined, with a great deal of...

    Themes: Entertainment , Dance , Music

     

    1/18/2009 - 1/18/2009Lima Anniversary (El Aniversario de Lima)

    Lima, Peru
    Lima, the "City of Kings", was founded by the 70-year-old conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1532. Some even say he marked out the main Plaza with his...

    Themes: Religion , Dance , History , Music

     

    2/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Carnival

    Countrywide, Peru
    Carnivals (Carnavales) are widespread throughout Peru in the weeks before Easter. In the capital, Lima, carnival is celebrated with street parties, concerts...

    Themes: Food & Drink , Dance , Spectacle , Entertainment , Kids' Stuff , Music

     

    2/01/2009 - 2/15/2009Virgin of Candelaria

    Puno, Peru
    On the roof of the Andes, on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the usually dull town of Puno hosts one of the biggest folk festivals of the Americas, in which...

    Themes: Dance , Religion , Spectacle , Kids' Stuff , Music

     

    3/01/2009 - 3/23/2009Holy Week

    Ayacucho, Peru
    Easter week is celebrated with religious processions in Lima and practically every other town and city of Peru. In the Andean towns, Easter is celebrated...

    Themes: Spectacle , Religion

     

    3/01/2009 - 3/31/2009Ica Wine Festival

    Ica, Peru
    The Ica Valley has been a prolific area for growing grape vines for years, due to its warm coastal climate and secluded location. Most of the grapes grown...

    Themes: Exhibitions , Music , Food & Drink

     

    3/01/2009 - 3/24/2009Lord of the Earthquakes

    Cusco, Peru
    Pre-Inca traditions and beliefs mingle with Catholic worship in this popular celebration based on a miracle. In 1650, an oil painting of Christ on the...

    Themes: Spectacle , Religion

     

    4/01/2009 - 4/30/2009Peruvian Paso Horse Festival

    Pachacamac, Peru
    A very special breed of horse has resulted from Spanish and Arab strains reared in the coastal desert environment. A high-stepping gait evolved, to cope...

    Themes: Culture , Nature & Wildlife , Exhibitions , Sport , Spectacle

     

    5/01/2009 - 5/02/2009Virgin of Chapi

    Arequipa, Peru
    From the beautiful southern city of Arequipa, thousands of pilgrims cross the desert to pay their respects at the shrine of the 'Virgen de Chapi'. The...

    Themes: History , Religion , Spectacle

     

    6/01/2009 - 6/30/2009San Juan

    Iquitos and various others, Peru
    John the Baptist - San Juan - is an important figure in Peru, especially in the eastern jungle and the city of Iquitos. Here on the headwaters of the...

    Themes: Spectacle , Culture , Entertainment , Food & Drink , Religion , Music

     

    6/24/2009 - 6/24/2009Inti Raymi

    Cusco, Peru
    The biggest folklore spectacular in Peru takes place during the southern hemisphere's Winter Solstice and coincides with the gathering of the harvest....

    Themes: Spectacle , Dance , History , Food & Drink , Religion , Culture , Music

     



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