Category: Peruvian History
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Virgen de la Candelaria Festival: The Heart of Peruvian Folklore and Cultural Identity
Discover the Virgen de la Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru’s most iconic celebration of Peruvian folklore.
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Why Peruvians Eat Panettone at Christmas: A Sweet Tradition with a Unique History
Peru is now one of the world’s largest consumers of Panettone, even surpassing Italy in per-capita consumption.
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San Juan Festival in the Peruvian Amazon: A Celebration of Water, Culture, and Tradition
Every year on 24 June, the Peruvian Amazon bursts into life with the vibrant and deeply spiritual Festival of San Juan, one of the most important celebrations in Peru’s Amazon regions.
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Mazamorra Morada: Peru’s Iconic Purple Corn Dessert: History, Recipe & Where to Try It in Dublin
Discover the history, cultural significance, and authentic recipe for Mazamorra Morada: Peru’s Iconic Purple Corn Dessert
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Chinese Influence on Peruvian Cuisine: Discover Arroz Chaufa at Dublin’s Peruvian Independence Day
Explore how Chinese immigration shaped Peruvian cuisine through chifa and arroz chaufa. Don’t miss the opportunity to try it in Dublin.
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From the Andes to Dublin: The Story Behind Anticuchos and How to Make Them in Ireland
Discover the history of Peruvian anticuchos and learn how to make this iconic street food at home using ingredients available in Ireland.
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Behind Peruvian Independence Day 2024
Relive all the memories of what it was Peruvian Independence Day 2024! From singing the national anthem to trying the best Peruvian food!
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Diplomatic celebration of Peruvian Independence Day
The Embassy of Peru in Ireland organised a special event to celebrate Peru’s 203rd Independence Day at The City Hall in Dublin on July 29th, 2024. Peru Fusion Ireland performed traditional dance, featuring the famous huayno “Pio pio by El Chato Grados,” showcasing colorful costumes and exuberant dancers.
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The History Behind the Traditional Peruvian Dish: Causa Limeña
A personal apreciation I remember the first time I tried Causa Limeña, I was living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and my housemate had invited a guest over to our house for lunch. I didn’t know much about her, only that she was Peruvian and that she has brought all the…
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Between Halloween and Creole Music day
If I say the 31st of October, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? As a Peruvian living in Ireland, I will have two different answers for you, depending on where I am at the moment. I have been living in Ireland for the past 4 years, so…