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On All Saints' Day and the Day of the Dead Peru celebrates the Living and the Dead with a mixture of ancient indigenous and Christians elements

All Saints’ Day and Day of the Dead in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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01 and 02 November

As so many other religious festivities in the country the celebration of All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos Vivos) and All Souls’ Day (Day of the Dead - Día de los Difuntos) is a mixture of Christians elements brought to Peru by the Spanish conquerors and ancient indigenous traditions.

While many think of Halloween, Peru celebrates the Day of the Creole song

Day of the Creole Song - Dia de la Cancion Criolla

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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31 October

While on October 31 most think of Halloween, Peru celebrates on that day an important part of the coastal culture of the country with the Day of the Creole Song - Dia de la Cancion Criolla.

Rebuilding of the Q’eswachaka Bridge

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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First half of June

In the first half of June members of four Quechua communities high in the Peruvian Andes about 180 km (110 miles) from Cusco come together to ceremonially cut the ropes of the Q’eswachaka bridge, the last remaining traditional Inca rope bridge, let it fall into the Apurimac river below and then rebuilt it by hand in a 3-day ceremony...

Peru is one of the countries around the globe that participates in the international photo competition Wiki Loves Monuments 2018

Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 Peru

Peruvian Curiosities

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Since 2010 Wikimedia, the movement behind the free internet encyclopedia Wikipedia, organizes the public photo competition around cultural heritage monuments “Wiki Loves Monuments”. And for the 3rd year now Peru is one of the 40 countries all over the world that participates.

The Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo (Pentecost festivities) is a great example of the merging of Catholic traditions and beliefs with ancient Andean customs and rituals

Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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May / June – 50th day after Easter

Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus on the 50th day after Easter during the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley located about 70 km (45 miles) northwest of Cusco.

Marinera dance performance with Peruvian Paso Horse; photo: Marca Peru

National Peruvian Paso Horse Competition in Mamacona, Pachacamac, Lima

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Mid- to late-April

Each year around mid- to late-April the National Association of Breeders and Owners of Peruvian Paso Horses (ANCPCPP) organizes the Concurso Nacional Oficial del Caballo Peruano de Paso (National Peruvian Paso Horse Competition), one of the two most important horse competitions of the country in Mamacona near Pachacamac, about 30 km (19 miles) south of Lima – the other...

Peru celebrages its craftsmen on the Peruvian Artisan Day; photo: Marca Peru

Peruvian Artisan Day – Dia del artesano peruano

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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19 March

March 19 is Saint Joseph’s Day, the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, who is believed to have been a carpenter or craftsman in wood or even metal. In his memory countries around the globe pay homage to artisans and craftsmen on this day.

Afro-Peruvian Summer Festival – Festival del Verano Negro in Chincha

Peruvian Public Holidays and Festivities

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Usually around mid-February

Chincha - and here especially the district of El Carmen – in the southern Ica region of Peru can be considered as the capital of African culture in the country and is home to the largest celebrations of Afro-Peruvian art, folklore, gastronomy, music and dance each February.

The ancient Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, Lima surrounded by modern residences; photo: AP

Peru’s ancient ruins in peril

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Sunflower Updated October 09, 2018 953 2 14 0 0

Thousands of years before the Spanish conquerors arrived in South America, what we know today as Peru was inhabited by numerous highly advanced cultures that over time built impressive structures, settlements, road networks, irrigation channels and much more amazing us to this day with their complex skills in construction, agriculture and arts, their culture and social structures. ...

Peru Hidden Treasure – Peru Tesoro Escondido

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Sunflower Updated October 09, 2018 2483 2 1 0 0

Just at the beginning of November a different and interesting documentary, “Peru – the Hidden Treasure” (Peru – Tesoro Escondido) premiered in Peruvian cinemas that already now is available for the international audience on Netflix. Worth to watch.

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				1 Carnavalón de Barranco 2019 10:00 PM The carnival in Lima kicks off with the Carnavalón of Barranco, probably the best carnival party in town. Date : Friday, 01 February 2019	2 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Carnival Glow Party 2019 in Lima 10:00 PM For the first time in Lima, the Carnival Glow Party 2019 where all the Peruvian carnival fun including music, colors and foam come together. Pisco Sour Day Pisco Sour – Peru’s National Drink – has its own day of celebration on the first Saturday of February. Date : Saturday, 02 February 2019	3 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Open Museums in Peru – Museos Abiertos Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge, returns in 2019. Date : Sunday, 03 February 2019
4	5 Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Date : Tuesday, 05 February 2019	6	7 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Afuera Fest 2019 Let’s move outside and enjoy Lima’s summer with some great local bands on the recently inaugurated Terrace of the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Thursday, 07 February 2019	8 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Eva Ayllón in Lima 2019 As it is already a tradition, Eva Ayllón, one of Peru’s most popular Afro-Peruvian singers and one of the country’s most enduring legends in the creole music genre, celebrates her birthday and Valentine’s Day with one of her great concerts. Miel San Marcos in Lima 2019 07:00 PM Miel San Marcos, the internationally known Christian praise & worship band from Guatemala consisting of brothers Josh, Samy, and Luis Morales, returns to Peru in February as part of their tour Pentecostés. Date : Friday, 08 February 2019	9 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Eva Ayllón in Lima 2019 As it is already a tradition, Eva Ayllón, one of Peru’s most popular Afro-Peruvian singers and one of the country’s most enduring legends in the creole music genre, celebrates her birthday and Valentine’s Day with one of her great concerts. Carnaval Salsero in Lima 2019 08:00 PM Carnaval Salsero is back in February where the best artists and orchestras of the Peruvian Salsa scene once again come together to present their fans a spectacular night full of Salsa music, rhythms and dancing. Internet of Things Bootcamp The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those workshops is the Internet of Things Bootcamp. Date : Saturday, 09 February 2019	10 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Date : Sunday, 10 February 2019
11 Festival de la Candelaria – Carnival of Puno 2019 The Festival de Candelaria, also known as the Carnival of Puno, is a 2-week celebration at the beginning of February. Main days in 2019 are from February 2 (feast day of the Virgin) and February 3 as well as February 8 to February 11. Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Date : Monday, 11 February 2019	12 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Afuera Fest 2019 Let’s move outside and enjoy Lima’s summer with some great local bands on the recently inaugurated Terrace of the Gran Teatro Nacional. Bush and Stone Temple Pilots in Lima 2019 – Revolution Tour For the first time English hard / alternative rock band Bush will perform in Lima in February 2019. They share the stage with US American alternative / hard rock and alternative metal band Stone Temple Pilots whose amazing concert in 2010 in Lima is still remembered. Date : Tuesday, 12 February 2019	13 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Date : Wednesday, 13 February 2019	14 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Lima Music Fest 2019 – Latin Pop Edition 08:00 PM The popular Lima Music Fest is back in town; this summer in a special Latin Pop edition. Gian Marco in Lima - Intuición Tour 2019 09:00 PM Gian Marco, popular and successful Peruvian singer-songwriter, returns to Lima in February to celebrate Valentine’s Day with all his fans. Valentine's Day in Peru Just like in numerous countries around the globe, on February 14 Peru celebrates Valentine’s Day, the day of love, romance and passion. Date : Thursday, 14 February 2019	15 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Friday, 15 February 2019	16 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Super Tono Noventero (90s Party) – Summer Edition 2019 09:00 PM After the huge success of the Super Tono Noventero and the Super Tono Noventero Halloween edition in 2018, the party for all lovers of the 90s is back in 2019 with a special summer edition. Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those workshops is the Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp. 6 Hours of Peru – Las 6 Horas Peruanas 2019 The 6 Hours of Peru, the largest and most important endurance car race in the country, is back in February. Date : Saturday, 16 February 2019	17 Insólito 2 - International Horror and Fantasy Film Festival in Lima 2019 After last year’s huge success, Insólito, Peru’s only film festival entirely dedicated to the horror and fantasy genre, is back in its 2nd edition this February in Lima. Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Sunday, 17 February 2019
18 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Monday, 18 February 2019	19 Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Afuera Fest 2019 Let’s move outside and enjoy Lima’s summer with some great local bands on the recently inaugurated Terrace of the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Tuesday, 19 February 2019	20 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Wednesday, 20 February 2019	21 Big Data Seminar The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology seminars and workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those seminars is the Big Data Course. Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Thursday, 21 February 2019	22 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Friday, 22 February 2019	23 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Alternativo Music Festival 4 in Lima 2019 11:00 AM The Alternativo Music Festival is back in town in its 4th edition this February. Paint Party in Lima 2019 10:00 PM The carnival party in Lima continues with The Paint Party which combines all the Peruvian carnival fun including music, colors and foam. Cybersecurity Bootcamp The University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) in Lima put together a series of IT & new technology workshops under the theme “Technology Roadmap” for those interested in extending their knowledge in this ever more important area. One of those workshops is the Cybersecurity Bootcamp. Date : Saturday, 23 February 2019	24 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Sunday, 24 February 2019
25 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Monday, 25 February 2019	26 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Afuera Fest 2019 Let’s move outside and enjoy Lima’s summer with some great local bands on the recently inaugurated Terrace of the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Tuesday, 26 February 2019	27 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Forever Tango - Luis Bravo's dance show in Lima 2019 08:00 PM Forever Tango, Luis Bravo's dance show, which originated in Argentina and took audiences around the globe by storm and even excelled on Broadway, finally comes to Peru at the end of February 2019. Date : Wednesday, 27 February 2019	28 Hasbro Play Fest in Lima 2019 For the first time the Play Fest, a festival for children where the most popular toy brands offer lots of playing, fun activities and entertainment in a different way, comes to Lima this summer. Date : Thursday, 28 February 2019

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