Corpus Christi celebration in Cusco

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Next Date: Thursday, 11 June 2020

Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco.

Being one of the most important religious happenings of the year in Cusco, the Corpus Christi celebration is a colorful and traditional affair with folkloric dance groups and music bands.

Celebrations include numerous processions, typical dishes from the area,local music, dances and colorful costumes.

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June 2019

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					1 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Lima Restaurant Week 2019 Gourmets and food lovers pay attention: the Lima Restaurant Week is back where some of Lima’s best restaurants offer a special lunch and dinner menu for an exceptional price. Burger Fest Vol. 2 in Lima 2019 12:00 PM After last year’s huge success, the Burger Fest, Peru’s largest burger festival, returns to Lima with a second edition at the beginning of June 2019. Festival Barrio Latino 2019 in Lima 03:00 PM The Festival Barrio Latino, the largest event of its kind in Peru, returns to Lima at the beginning of June 2019 with international stars presenting hours of non-stop reggaeton, trap and Latin pop music. God Level Fest 2019 in Lima 04:45 PM Great news for all hip-hop lovers in Peru: the finals of the God Level Fest 2019 - Freestyle Rap World Cup, are held for the first time ever in Peru at the beginning of June. Date : Saturday, 01 June 2019	2 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Lima Restaurant Week 2019 Gourmets and food lovers pay attention: the Lima Restaurant Week is back where some of Lima’s best restaurants offer a special lunch and dinner menu for an exceptional price. 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, 02 June 2019
3 Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. Date : Monday, 03 June 2019	4 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. Date : Tuesday, 04 June 2019	5 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. Date : Wednesday, 05 June 2019	6 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. Date : Thursday, 06 June 2019	7 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. 10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019 For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run. Peruvian Flag Day To honor the brave men that tried to protect Peruvian territory and the Peruvian flag on June 7, 1880 during the Battle of Arica, one of the most important encounters of the War of the Pacific between Peruvian forces and the Chilean enemy, Peru celebrates each year the National Flag Day. Date : Friday, 07 June 2019	8 The Da Vinci Experience – Tribute to a genius As part of the festivities for the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the Italian Embassy in Lima and the Italian Cultural Institute of Lima present the multimedia exhibition “The Da Vinci Experience”. Country Fest 2019 in Oxapampa Oxapampa, the capital of country music in Peru, once again hosts the Oxapampa Country Fest 2019 at the Arena del Diablo this June. Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019 in Paracas and Huacachina Once again Peru hosts the Sandboard World Cup – SWC 2019; this year the competition takes place at the Huacachina Oasis and the Adrenarena Dunes in the Paracas Desert at the beginning of June. 10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019 For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run. Somos Pacifico – International traditional Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Colombian cooking get-together 11:00 AM The Peruvian Ministry of Culture invites to the event “Somos Pacifico – International traditional Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Colombian cooking get-together”. Cinnamon Fest 2019 12:00 PM After last year’s huge success, the Cinnamon Fest, Peru’s first fashion & music festival, returns to Lima in June 2019. Used English Books Sale - Good Shepherd Church June 2019 The used English books sale at the Good Shepherd Church, which is eagerly awaited by many expats in Lima, is back again in June 2019. Justin Bieber in Lima 2019 Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber, probably the most polarizing figure in the music industry and among the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world, is scheduled to return to Peru in 2019. Date : Saturday, 08 June 2019	9 Country Fest 2019 in Oxapampa Oxapampa, the capital of country music in Peru, once again hosts the Oxapampa Country Fest 2019 at the Arena del Diablo this June. 10K Justice League Run in Lima 2019 For the first time the most unique and fun race in the world comes to Peru: the 10K Justice League Run. Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo 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. Date : Sunday, 09 June 2019
10	11	12	13 Icons of Classic Rock in Lima 2019 08:00 PM In June five legends of the great classic rock bands Toto, Kansas, Journey, Boston and Chicago pay Peru a visit and join their talents on the stage of the Plaza Arena Jockey for the monumental Icons of Classic Rock concert. Date : Thursday, 13 June 2019	14	15 Chayanne in Lima 2019 – Desde el Alma Tour 09:00 PM Chayanne, the extremely popular Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor, returns to Peru as part of his Desde el Alma Tour giving a concert at the Jockey Club in Lima in mid-June. Day of the Andean Song Since 2006 Peru pays homage to Andean music by celebrating the Día de la Canción Andina, the Day of Andean Song each year on June 15. Date : Saturday, 15 June 2019	16
17	18	19 Peru Gaming Show 2019 This year already in its 17th edition, the Peru Gaming Show, an international gaming fair which is considered the most important event in the industry in Latin America, is held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima in June 2019. Date : Wednesday, 19 June 2019	20 Peru Gaming Show 2019 This year already in its 17th edition, the Peru Gaming Show, an international gaming fair which is considered the most important event in the industry in Latin America, is held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima in June 2019. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Corpus Christi celebration in Cusco Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco. Date : Thursday, 20 June 2019	21 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Friday, 21 June 2019	22 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). Date : Saturday, 22 June 2019	23 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Inti Raymi of Campoy in Lima 2019 10:00 AM The Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy in Lima’s district San Juan de Lurigancho is once again the venue for the 12th Inti Raymi celebration in the Peruvian capital. Date : Sunday, 23 June 2019
24 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco Each year on June 24, a few days after the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the largest and most important festival of the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco. Date : Monday, 24 June 2019	25 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. Date : Tuesday, 25 June 2019	26 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Date : Wednesday, 26 June 2019	27 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). Date : Thursday, 27 June 2019	28 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Selvamonos - Music and Art Festival 2019 in Oxapampa In 2019 “Selvamonos”, the iconic Peruvian festivals that combine music, art, nature and food, is back with 3 different events. After the “Electro Selvamonos” and the “Selvamonos - Parada Lima”, the Selvamonos season reaches its peak with the original Selvamonos festival in Oxapampa in June. Festival Vive Chorrillos 2019 06:00 PM As part of its anniversary celebrations the municipality of Lima’s district Chorrillos invites to the Festival Vive Chorrillos at the end of June 2019. Super Tono Noventero (90s Party) – Anniversary Edition 2019 08:00 PM The Super Tono Noventero, the party for all lovers of the 90s is back at the end of June in a special anniversary edition. Matadero® Pride 2019 09:00 PM Let your true colors shine at the Matadero Pride 2019 celebrating the Pride Month and Love with lots of music, dancing and entertainment. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). National Ceviche Day A large part of Peru’s heritage and national identity is reflected in the countries diverse cuisine. So it’s no wonder that Ceviche, also spelled Cebiche, which is considered Peru’s national dish, has its very own national day on June 28 of each year. Date : Friday, 28 June 2019	29 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Selvamonos - Music and Art Festival 2019 in Oxapampa In 2019 “Selvamonos”, the iconic Peruvian festivals that combine music, art, nature and food, is back with 3 different events. After the “Electro Selvamonos” and the “Selvamonos - Parada Lima”, the Selvamonos season reaches its peak with the original Selvamonos festival in Oxapampa in June. Sodoma Pride 2019 08:00 PM After the Pride Parade in Lima’s city center continue the celebrations for Pride Month at the Casa Paz Soldán in which Sodoma put a lot of color, pride and love for this special Pride 2019. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday on which mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions. Date : Saturday, 29 June 2019	30 National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” in Lima 2019 At the end of June, the National Arts & Craft Fair “De Nuestras Manos” (from our hands), one of the most important and popular (sales) exhibitions of original handmade Peruvian handicrafts and craftsmanship in Lima, is held at the Kennedy Park in Miraflores. La Tarumba in Lima 2019 – Volver As it has become a tradition over the past years, La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and extremely successful circus which combines traditional circus with music and theater, once again pitch their tent in Lima during the winter months presenting their new show “Volver”. Pride Parades in Lima and Peru 2019 At the end of June and the beginning of July Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans and Intersex as well as supporters of the LGBTI movement in Peru go out on the streets of several cities celebrating the Pride Month with several “Marchas del Orgullo” (Pride Parades). Date : Sunday, 30 June 2019

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