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Festivals

Andean Condor
January 9, 2013

Momentum mounting for stronger laws to protect Peru’s endangered Andean Condor

[Originally published January 9, 2013] In pre-Hispanic times, the Andean Condor was known as “Apu Kuntur,” a divine messenger from Inti, the Sun God. Today, it is an endangered species, illegally captured for festivals, illegally hunted for its feathers and…

Pre-Inca Civilizations - Caral Ruins
October 14, 2012

Celebrations marking discovery of Ancient site of Caral

[Originally published October 14, 2012] Eighteen years ago, this month, archaeologist Dr. Ruth Shady began her breakthrough investigation of Caral,…

The Bad Intentions Film
September 27, 2012

The Bad Intentions to vie for foreign language Oscar

Variety reports that Peru is sending the poignant black comedy “Las malas intenciones” (The Bad Intentions) to vie for a…

Afro Peruano drum fest in Lima
April 9, 2012

Want to be part in the largest Afro-Peruano Cajón jam session ever?

Afro-Peruano drum fest 2012 in Lima’s historic Plaza de Armas Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. Wanted: Cajón players to…

Easter week in Ayacucho
April 4, 2012

Happy Easter 2012 from Fertur Peru Travel

Enjoy this slide show of photos of this year’s Semana Santa celebrations in the Peruvian highland city of Ayacucho. The…

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