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Peruvian Curiosities

Latest stories, headlines and reports about curiosities from Peru.
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Be my Valentine ….

Peruvian Curiosities
Happy Valentine’s Day! Like in numerous countries around the globe, the 14th of February is the day of love, passion and commitment in Peru as well.
Peru is a megadiverse country that unites multiple peoples and indigenous tribes, cultural traditions and languages within its borders. Before the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century an assumed 300 to 600 different languages were spoken in the area.
This morning TV Peru in collaboration with Radio Nacional, Peru’s public television and radio networks, broadcasted the first ever all Quechua speaking news program called “Ñuqanchik” – the Quechua word for “us”.
With a growing number of tourists coming to Peru that don’t speak Spanish and more international businesses operating in and with Peru, one would assume that the country increases the efforts to improve the skills of its citizens in English, the global language. Unfortunately, quite the opposite ...

Mickey Mouse in Cusco

Peruvian Curiosities
The premiere of his first movie “Steamboat Willie” on the 18th of November 1928 at the Colony Theater in New York marks the birthday of Mickey Mouse. And this year the famous mouse decided to celebrate with all his friends and fans around the globe. So, he set out on a trip around the world and l...

Victorinox discovers Peru

Peruvian Curiosities
The Swiss company Victorinox is famous around the world for its high quality and extremely functional red little pocket knife with the cross and shield emblem on the handle. Having developed the famous “Original Swiss Army Knife” over 130 years ago, the company today offers pocket knives for all ...
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