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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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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 November 27, 2017 1899 1 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 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Monday, 01 October 2018	2 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Tuesday, 02 October 2018	3 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Wednesday, 03 October 2018	4 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Thursday, 04 October 2018	5 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Friday, 05 October 2018	6 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Saturday, 06 October 2018	7 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Sunday, 07 October 2018
8 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Gian Marco in Lima 2018 08:30 PM Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Monday, 08 October 2018	9 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Gian Marco in Lima 2018 08:30 PM Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Tuesday, 09 October 2018	10 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Gian Marco in Lima 2018 08:30 PM Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional. Date : Wednesday, 10 October 2018	11 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Expo Café 2018 in Lima 11:00 AM The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services. Date : Thursday, 11 October 2018	12 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Expo Café 2018 in Lima 11:00 AM The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services. Date : Friday, 12 October 2018	13 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Expo Café 2018 in Lima 11:00 AM The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services. Road to Ultra Peru 2018 The largest and most international electronic music and dance festival is back in Lima Date : Saturday, 13 October 2018	14 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Sunday, 14 October 2018
15 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Monday, 15 October 2018	16 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Tuesday, 16 October 2018	17 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Wednesday, 17 October 2018	18 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Rawayana and Temple Sour – Reggae Sessions 2018 in Lima As part of their Trippy Caribbean World Tour Rawayana stops in Lima for a reggae session presenting their 3rd studio album to their Peruvian fans. Supporting act is the Peruvian reggae fusion band Temple Sour. Date : Thursday, 18 October 2018	19 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October. Destinos al Sabor - Festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine Destinos al Sabor, the festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine, is back in Lima in its 6th edition. VegFest Food Lima 2018 10:00 AM Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018. Date : Friday, 19 October 2018	20 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October. Destinos al Sabor - Festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine Destinos al Sabor, the festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine, is back in Lima in its 6th edition. VegFest Food Lima 2018 10:00 AM Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018. Date : Saturday, 20 October 2018	21 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October. The Color Run Entel - Hero Tour 2018 09:00 AM The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, returns to Lima. This unique paint race is all about fun and celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. VegFest Food Lima 2018 10:00 AM Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018. Date : Sunday, 21 October 2018
22 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Monday, 22 October 2018	23 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Tuesday, 23 October 2018	24 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Date : Wednesday, 24 October 2018	25 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes. Date : Thursday, 25 October 2018	26 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes. Date : Friday, 26 October 2018	27 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima 07:00 PM La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018. Juan Luis Guerra in Lima 2018 08:30 PM Juan Luis Guerra, the Dominican singer, songwriter, composer and producer, and his band The 4.40 are back in Peru offering a concert at the Jockey Club in Lima. Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes. Date : Saturday, 27 October 2018	28 Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru. La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Acho 2018 - Bullfight festival in Lima 03:30 PM The largest bullfight festival in Peru, the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros or short the Acho 2018, is held each year in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho. Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima 07:00 PM La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018. Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes. Date : Sunday, 28 October 2018
29 La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Date : Monday, 29 October 2018	30 La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Eva Ayllón in concert 2018 08:00 PM 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, gives two concerts at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional in celebration of the Day of the Creole Song. Date : Tuesday, 30 October 2018	31 La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”. Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October. Halloween de Moda 2018 05:00 PM Let the Halloween fun begin. For the first time Radio Moda presents “Halloween de Moda” bringing together national and international music stars, mainly from the urban scene, for one large concert in Lima. Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima 07:00 PM La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018. Eva Ayllón in concert 2018 08:00 PM 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, gives two concerts at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional in celebration of the Day of the Creole Song. Glamourween Masquerade Gala 2018 08:00 PM DB Peru invites all members of the British Community (and their families and friends) to the 2018 Glamourween Masquerade Gala. Super Tono Noventero (90s Party) – Halloween Edition 09:00 PM After the huge success of the Super Tono Noventero earlier this year, the party for all lovers of the 90s is back in a special Halloween edition. Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes. Day of the Creole Song 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. Date : Wednesday, 31 October 2018

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