National Holidays - Reasons to celebrate

Independence Day in Peru - Many reasons to celebrate

 
Peru is an independent nation since July 28, 1821. During three centuries, was a colony of Spain. Political independent but without fill  the hope to have a large, prosperous and secure nation, offers us through the cultural elements forged during centuries a lot of reasons why we are proud, by worth struggle and strive to keep up, as symbols of Peru, as symbols of our culture, and our symbols.

There is much to see, enjoy, learn why only at this time I will present some aspects related to dance and music.

The national dance, to which nobody is indifferent to the northern “marinera” and if you know how to dance, a sense of euphoria, pride and great satisfaction invaluable occurs.

The tondero, a dance of the northern coast, is also pleasing to the eye, the ear; just as if dancing, enjoying more from the party.

The sierra (andean zone)  also has his music an dance. A melancholy dance, dedicated to farming activities, an elegant dance puneña or vigorous counterpoint as in the Huaylas.

In the jungle, our brothers also have their own. Her joy is palpable and contagious.

Of course, a “marinera” where a noble Peruvian Paso horse is portagonist, is an unforgettable sight.

 
 

To close the party, for now, a “marinera limeña”.  And of course, it is advisable to provide a pisco sour or if you prefer, a pure pisco. Viva el Peru.  Viva el Peru.

 

Pisco Sour, a delicious peruvian drink

To close, another northern “marinera”