People, Culture, Festivals occupy an important position in Peru.
Most of the
People of Peru are mestizo. Mestizo is an admixture of Amerindians and Peruvians of European ancestry. The rate of the Peruvians of European ancestry is 15 %. A small number of African, Japanese, and Chinese ancestries are also found in Peru. Spanish and Quechua are the two official languages of Peru.
Christmas, Corpus Christi or Holy Week, etc. are the
festivals of Peru.
Harps, lutes, guitars, bandurrias, vihuelas, etc. are the instruments which are used in the music of Peru.
Ingredients like maize, potatoes, tomato, etc. are used in the
Cuisine of Peru. Ceviche, lomo saltado, etc. are some of the distinctive dishes of Peru.
Peru Religion is a heritage of the Spanish Conquest and for this reason more than 75 % of the Peru people are Catholic. Many Protestant churches are found in Peru. The other religions found in Peru are Adventists, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, etc.
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