The people of Peru love holidays and celebrate them on a grand scale. New Year is traditionally celebrated on January 1. According to the traditions established by the Spaniards, Christmas trees are installed. Santa Claus gives gifts to children. Fairs are held in many cities. Injun rituals like the worship of the moon give flavor. The old year effigy is burned in some places. The celebration is accompanied by fireworks and concerts. Lima's founding week begins on January 18. Conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded Ciudad de Los Reyes on this day. This place was named Lima among the local population later. Residents of the capital celebrate the foundation of the city. The celebration is accompanied by dances, processions, concerts, and shows. The Marinera dance festival takes place in La Libertad in January. This folk dance has incorporated both features of dances of pre-Columbian civilizations, as well as Spanish and even Gypsy dances.
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A new holiday appeared in Peru recently. It is initiated by the government. It's Rum Day. It is celebrated on the first Saturday in June. It is aimed at popularizing this drink. The ancient Inca festival of the Sun (Inti Raymi) is also celebrated in June. The holiday is associated with the winter solstice. It was banned by the Catholic Church. But its second birth was in 1944. Ceviche, a traditional Peruvian snack of raw fish, is so popular that a separate holiday is dedicated to it. It is celebrated on June 28.
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The spring festival is held annually in Trujillo in September. The city is decorated with flowers. Parties, concerts, and fashion shows are held. Peruvian cuisine has become extremely popular around the world in recent decades. It is considered delicious and healthy. The Mistura Food Festival is held in mid-October in Lima. It attracts food fans from all over the world. The anniversary of the battle of Angamos is celebrated on October 8. The troops of Chile and Peru took part in it. The procession in honor of Christ the Wonderworker takes place in Lima in October. The entire city was destroyed during an earthquake in the XVIII century. Only the miraculous image survived.
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Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24. A grand fair is held in Cusco. It's called Santuranticuy. This translates as "sale of saints". In fact, this is a craft fair where all sorts of figurines of saints are sold. Christmas is celebrated with the family on December 25. Everything is traditional – a Christmas tree is placed and a Turkey or sweet bread is served on the table.