Easter celebrations in Peru

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Date: Sunday, 21 April 2019

Around the globe the celebration of Easter, so the commemoration of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the dead, is the most important festivity in the yearly calendar for Christians; Peru, where over 80% of the population is catholic and another more or less 12% evangelic protestant, is no exception.

While celebrations in some Peruvian cities and communities are more enthusiastic than in others, generally the festivities are a quite traditional affair with some ancient customs mixed in.

Easter is a lovely time in Peru with lots of local traditions, worshiping, eating, spending time with family and within the community, dancing and music while celebrating faith.

The Semana Santa (the Holy Week) starts on Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday), so the Sunday before Easter Sunday with Jueves Santo (Holy Thursday) and Viernes Santo (Good Friday) being public holidays in Peru.

You can find more information about the religious celebrations and customs in Peru as well as details on Easter in Ayacucho, Easter in Cusco, Easter in Huaraz, Easter in Lima and Easter in Arequipa in our article "Easter in Peru".

Easter in Peru

Easter in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
Around the globe the celebration of Easter, so the commemoration of Jesus’s crucifixion, burial and resurrection from the dead, is the most importa...

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1
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Labor Day in Peru
As in many countries around the globe, Peru commemorates the labor movement and the achievement of workers’ rights on May 1.
Virgin of Chapi celebration in Arequipa
Each year between April 29 and May 2 - with May 1 being the central day - Arequipa celebrates its patron saint, the Virgin of Chapi with the largest religious festivity in the area.
Date : Sunday, 01 May 2022
2
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Monday, 02 May 2022
3
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Festival of the Crosses
The Festival of the Crosses, also known as Cruces de Mayo (May Crosses Festival), was introduced to Peru by the Spaniards and is celebrated in Peru mostly in towns in the Andean highlands on May 3.
Date : Tuesday, 03 May 2022
4
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Wednesday, 04 May 2022
5
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Thursday, 05 May 2022
6
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Friday, 06 May 2022
7
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Used Book Sale and Mother’s Day Bazaar
10:00
The used English books sale at the Good Shepherd Church, which is eagerly awaited by many expats in Lima, is back again on May 7, 2022; and this time with something new.
Date : Saturday, 07 May 2022
8
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Mother's Day in Peru
Mother’s Day in Peru is celebrated on the second Sunday in May; and Peruvians are extremely enthusiastic about honoring and praising their moms dedicating themselves to make this day extra special.
Date : Sunday, 08 May 2022
9
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Monday, 09 May 2022
10
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Tuesday, 10 May 2022
11
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Wednesday, 11 May 2022
12
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Thursday, 12 May 2022
13
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Friday, 13 May 2022
14
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano 2022
“Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano”, the sales exhibition showcasing handmade, indigenous, and native handicrafts and artworks from all over Peru, is back in a small edition at the National Museum of Peruvian Culture.
Date : Saturday, 14 May 2022
15
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Sunday, 15 May 2022
16
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Monday, 16 May 2022
17
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Tuesday, 17 May 2022
18
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Wednesday, 18 May 2022
19
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Thursday, 19 May 2022
20
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Friday, 20 May 2022
21
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Saturday, 21 May 2022
22
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Sunday, 22 May 2022
23
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Monday, 23 May 2022
24
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Tuesday, 24 May 2022
25
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Clown Day in Lima - Dia del Payaso Peruano
Each year on May 25, Peru celebrates the Peruvian Clown Day in honor of José Alvarez Vélez, better known as Tony Perejil, a popular clown who died on that day in 1987.
Date : Wednesday, 25 May 2022
26
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Thursday, 26 May 2022
27
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Day of Native Languages in Peru
Peru celebrates the diversity of its native languages and cultural traditions on the Dia de las Lenguas Originarias (Day of the Native Languages).
Date : Friday, 27 May 2022
28
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Saturday, 28 May 2022
29
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Sunday, 29 May 2022
30
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
National Potato Day in Peru
On May 30 is National Potato Day in Peru, the day each year to pay homage and celebrate one of the most important food crops in the world originating in Peru.
Date : Monday, 30 May 2022
31
Casacor in Lima 2022
Casacor which over the past nearly 3 decades developed into the most important and largest architecture, interior design and landscaping exhibition in Peru, is back after the forced Covid pause at a new location in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
Dinosaurios Robotizados - Robotic Dinosaurs in Lima 2022
For the first time since the dinosaurs disappeared from our earth millions of years ago, the creatures of the Triassic Period return to Peru in the amazing exhibition “Dinosaurios Robotizados” (Robotic Dinosaurs).
Date : Tuesday, 31 May 2022

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