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May

2022

National Potato Day in Peru

Food & Drink

Monday, 30 May 2022

On May 30 is National Potato Day in Peru – the day each year to pay homage and celebrate one of the most important food crops in the world originating in Peru.

Jun

2022

Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo

Religion

Sunday, 05 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

Peruvian Flag Day

Festive Days

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

Day of the Andean Song

Culture

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

Corpus Christi celebration in Cusco

Religion

Thursday, 16 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

Inti Raymi celebration in Cusco

Culture

Friday, 24 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

National Ceviche Day

Food & Drink

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

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.

Jun

2022

St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru

Religion

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

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.

Jul

2022

Virgen del Carmen celebrations in Peru

Religion

Saturday, 16 July 2022

Festivals in honor of the Virgen del Carmen are celebrated in various regions in Peru on or around July 16. The festivities include processions, street parades with traditional and indigenous dances, music, colorful costumes and lots of Peruvian food and drinks.

Jul

2022