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Peruvian Culture
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The culture in Peru is very
pronounced in every manner. The women still dress in very
traditional outfits consisting of large skits, hats tipped
to the side of their head, and very colorful shawls draped
around their bodies for carrying food and babies. They also
wear their hair in long braids. Young female children will
also be seen in dressed in a similar fashion.
The traditional music of the highlands is heard |
throughout the cities. This music is folk, with flutes and other
instruments played.
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main religion is Roman Catholic. The main language is Spanish, however
70 other languages are spoke throughout the country.
Peru is famous for its varied and imaginative gastronomy. The primary
ingredients found in nearly every Peruvian dish are rice, potatoes,
chicken, pork, lamb, and fish. Two-hundred varieties of potatoes
exist in this region and therefore, they are found in many dishes.
Papa la Huancaina is such a dish-- potatoes served with a special
spicy sauce, olives, lettuce, and egg. Seafood is very prevalent
in cities along the coast, such as Lima. One seafood dish, ceviche,
one of the most popular in Peruvian culture, is a must try for any
tourist. In the highlands you can try roast guinea pig, or in the
Amazon sample rice dishes baked in palm leaves.
Artwork and architecture has a Spanish influence of the renaissance
time or baroque period. However, Indians soon began mixing their
technique with the Spanish to create a style known as Mestizo, prevalent
in the south. Artists also grew away from European influence and
painted in more of a fairytale fashion.
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