Guinea Pigs, traditionally called Cuy in Peru, are a traditional food.
Yes, people do eat guinea pigs in Peru. For thousands of years people have eaten Cuy as they are called in the native language. more / mas >>
Tags: Culture, Food, Pets, Traditions
Statue of bulls fighting in Cayma district of Arequipa in Peru
Being an ex Spanish colony means that Peru has many traditions that come from Spanish culture. Bullfighting is one of them, but in Arequipa it is with a difference. more / mas >>
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Muchos apellidos ingleses tien significados que vienen de los trabajos que la gente .
Harry Potter, Margaret Thatcher, Charlie Chaplin y Anna Nicole Smith tienen todos algo en comun-sus apellidos vienen de oficios que sus antepasados solian hacer. more / mas >>
Tags: Cultura, Trabajo, Traditions
Mazamorra Morada is a very popular and traditional dessert in Peru. It uses one of our important native crops, Purple Corn. This corn looks very similar to the corn you can find in the UK, but it is a bit larger and the kernels are a dark purple. more / mas >>
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Chicha Morada is a refreshing traditional drink from Peru which is still very popular and can easily be made at home if you can buy the essential ingredient – Purple Corn. more / mas >>
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Peru is an mainly Catholic nation, so Easter is a very important celebration. Some affluent families, especially from Lima, go on Holiday at this time of the year. For example, a popular destination for wealthier people is the northern beaches of Peru more / mas >>
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Tuna, a type of cactus, growing in fields in Arequipa Province, Peru
For centuries Cochineal has been prized for its colour for dying fabric and now is commonly used in food products as a ‘natural’ food colouring. more / mas >>
Tags: Farming, Food, Traditions
Cusquena is the most famous Peruvian beer.
I was very surprised last year to find Cusquena in my local Asda supermaket. This is the most famous beer in Peru and gets its name from the city of Cusco, which used to be the captial of the Inca Empire. more / mas >>
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Dancers performing the Marinera Arequipena
There are many typical dances from Peru and they have indigenous, hispanic and african origin. Typical dances are danced in school, Independence day and in many another occasions. more / mas >>
Tags: Culture, Dance, Music, Traditions
Cakes are very popular in Peru, mainly for Birthdays, but it’s very popular to go to a cafe and have a piece of cake with a coffee or a tea.
A freshly made cake with apricots and cream in Peru
There are very posh places full of people having a nice chat and enjoying a cake, probably this tradition comes from Italy or France. more / mas >>
Tags: Food, Traditions