Festivals in Peru

The South American nation of Peru celebrates around 3,000 carnivals and festival each year. Peru is a country full of history and traditions where people enjoy colorful festivals and celebrations all year round Peru was the Incas' earth.

The all peruian Festivals and Events are based around the Roman Catholic Liturgical calendar. The Festivals and Events in Peru are celebrated with great pomp and display. This is especially so in the local highland villages where there are catholic feast days which are held along with customary agricultural festival. Whatever be the occasion, Peru knows how to rejoice it. Especially in the usual village lofty mountains or in the tropical forest there are numerous traditional celebrations, that connected to ancient myths and/or important agricultural dates. Some most famous festival of peru Are:

Virgen de la Candelaria - February

Puno A fine two weeks are devoted to honoring the patron saint of Puno. The diablada, or evil dance, is an oft-repeated highlight and the jingle of panpipes and drums ring out at entire hours. Fireworks, huge quantities of food and colorful dress are the vital part of this festival.

Inti Raymi - June

One of the largest and most impressive festival, a homage to the Sun, an important God in Inca Culture. The chief part of the day takes place at the Ruins of Sacsahuaman, a attractive natural scenery.

Carnival - February

The carnivals in the Peruvian highlands are lively, colorful and fantastic. A classic ceremony is yunza, when a big tree, full of gifts, is planted someplace. Then they have to cut the tree down and the couple that gives the final cut is in charge of the yunza. During the whole month of February, water is thrown at each other, not only during the carnivals.

Fiestas Patrias - July

This is countrywide festival celebrate on 28 July the day of independence of Peru. This day is dedicated to the armed forces and the police force. The celebrations are on the proper side, with the president's speak to on the first and a military parade on the second. There's bullfighting in Cotabambas.