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The Peruvian National Anthem

Peru is a very diverse country with a rich culture that reflects literally in all aspects of life. As a travel destination the possibilities are endless when you take the time to not only focus on the well-known main attractions and consider discovering the country and the people. Peru Telegraph is much more than a news portal and our aim is to provide important information also for the traveler, visitor and resident to make your stay much easier, safer and enjoyable. The Peru Information section will help you find well researched guidelines, advice and basic knowledge. We love to share our ample experience of the country to help you with the daily difficulties you might encounter...

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Sisi and her first Circus
After last year’s huge success of Sisi and her first Opera, Sisi and her first Concert, and Sisi and her first Ballet, the Musical Adventures of Sisi and Lala continue in 2020 with a new exciting adventure: Sisi and her first Circus (Sisi y su primer circo).

National Alpaca Day celebration
Each year on August 1, Peru and here especially the southern highland regions of the country celebrate National Alpaca Day focusing on the small, fluffy camelid, honoring the challenging work of generations of Alpaca breeders and promoting the consumption and usage of Alpaca products.

Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru
In Peru, and here especially in the Andean highlands, August 1 (and actually the entire month of August) is dedicated to Pachamama, next to the sun god Inti probably the most important and worshiped deity in the Inca culture.

Date : Saturday, 01 August 2020

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Sisi and her first Circus
After last year’s huge success of Sisi and her first Opera, Sisi and her first Concert, and Sisi and her first Ballet, the Musical Adventures of Sisi and Lala continue in 2020 with a new exciting adventure: Sisi and her first Circus (Sisi y su primer circo).

Museos Abiertos - Open Museums 2020
Museos Abiertos (Open Museums), 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 each first Sunday of the month, continues in 2020.

Date : Sunday, 02 August 2020

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Cross of Chalpon celebration in Peru
Each year around August 5, the citizens of Motupe, a small town about 80 km (50 miles) north of Chiclayo in the Lambayeque region, and worshippers from across the country pay homage to the Cross of Chalpon with a large pilgrimage festival.

Date : Wednesday, 05 August 2020

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Friendship Parade - Corso de la Amistad in Arequipa
Each year Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, celebrates its foundation anniversary with the Corso de la Amistad, the Friendship Parade, on August 15.

Date : Saturday, 15 August 2020

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Peruvian Coffee Day celebration
As so many other national products, coffee has its own day of celebration in Peru. Since 2008 the last Friday of August is dedicated to Peruvian coffee and promoted with tastings, fairs and special offers.

Date : Friday, 28 August 2020

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Saint Rose of Lima celebration
Already in the 17th century Pope Clemente X designated August 30 to Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Lima, Peru, the Americas and the Philippines. And to the present this day is a public holiday in Peru honoring the devoted and selfless patroness.

Date : Sunday, 30 August 2020

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Peru declared its independence in 1821 and the General José de San Martín began a contest to select a National March. At the end a composition of Master José Bernardo Alcedo was selected.