The Popular Culture of Contemporary Peru

A country in western South America, borderingworlds highest concentration of flora and fauna.
Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east,Inhabited by diverse cultures, a Peru holiday offers a
Bolivia to the south east, Chile to the south, and thewealth of archaeological treasures. In the desert are
Pacific Ocean to the west.the extraordinary lines etched by the Nasca people, on
It is the home of many indigenous ethnic groups.the coast lies the vast adobe city of the Chimu kings
The President of Peru is the head of state and headand most famously, in the jungle, hides the ancient
of government executive power is exercised by thecitadel of the Incas Machu Picchu. Trekking in Peru,
government.most notably Machu Picchu, is stunning.
Like its rich national history, the popular culture ofIn addition, a Peru holiday offers charming colonial
contemporary Peru is the result of a fusion of cultures,towns founded by the Spanish Conquistadors, the
constituted primarily from the cultural legacy of thefloating reed islands of the Aymara Indians and the
indigenous groups, and Spanish and African colonists.traditional terraced farms of the Quechua communities.
This cultural mixture has been further enriched by theA holiday in Peru holds the most extraordinary variety
contributions of other immigrant groups, particularlyand colour for any visitor, with traditional Indian markets,
Asians and non Iberian Europeans.colonial towns with their cobbled streets, imposing
Holiday in Peru is fascinating and thrilling country thatsnow clad volcanoes, cascading streams and rivers
promises to be all that is South America, from colourfulracing down to the steamy Amazon Jungle.
markets, excellent music and smiling faces to historicPopular celebrations are the product of every town's
civilisations, intriguing cultures and time honouredtraditions and legends. These celebrations gather
traditions. It encompasses the Andes Mountains, themusic, dances, meals and typical drinks.
Amazon Jungle, the desert plains and the toweringPeruvian cuisine is becoming more popular on the
snow capped volcanoes. Here too live the llama, theworld gastronomic scene. It is a blend of Amerindian
condor, the piranha and the jaguar.and Spanish food with influence from other groups,
Rising from Perus desert is the worlds highest sandincluding Africans, Italians, Chinese and Japanese, all of
dune, cutting through its mountains is the worldswhom have added their own ingredients and traditions
deepest canyon, resting on its lofty plains is the worldsto the mix.
highest navigable lake and hiding in its rainforest is the