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Peruvian culture is the gradual blending of Amerindian cultures with European and Asian ethnic groups. The ethnic diversity and rugged geography of Peru allowed diverse traditions and customs to co-exist. Peruvian culture has been deeply influenced by Native culture, Spanish culture, and Asian culture.
28 July, in commemoration of Peru's Independence won by José de San Martín. 29 July, in honor of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru. The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses. The first celebration starts on 25 July, on St. James’ Day in ...
"The Awajún people of northern Peru view pottery as an example of their harmonious relationship with nature. The pottery preparation process comprises five stages: the collection of materials, modelling, firing, decorating and finishing. Each stage of the process has a meaning and associated values that are told in the people's oral traditions.
Ministry of Culture (Peru) (1 C, 5 P) N. National symbols of Peru (3 C, 9 P) O. Observances in Peru (2 C) Cultural organisations based in Peru (6 C, 3 P) P.
The cultural heritage of Peru, officially the Cultural heritage of the Nation, is the name given to the set of goods, both tangible and intangible, accumulated over time. These goods can be paleontological , archaeological , architectural , historical , artistic , military , social , anthropological or intellectual .
Inti Raymi, Cusco, Huacaypata, 2005 Celebration of Inti Raymi by the Salasaca, in the background the Chimborazo can be seen. The Inti Raymi (Quechua for "Inti festival") [1] is a traditional religious ceremony of the Inca Empire in honor of the god Inti (Quechua for "sun"), the most venerated deity in Inca religion.
La Chumaichada originated in Chachapoyasis and is known as "the dance of Chachapoyas".No holiday or celebration is complete if it is not danced. The music is probably of Indian origin, but the choreography has a French origin stemming from "Los Lanceros" (the lancers), a dance introduced in Chachapoyas by the bishop of the diocese at that time, monsignor Emilio Lissón, of French origin.
Literary festivals in Peru (1 P) M. Multi-sport events in Peru (5 C, 9 P) P. Parades in Peru (2 P) R. Religious festivals in Peru (1 P) T. Festivals in Trujillo, Peru ...