Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru

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Date: Thursday, 01 August 2024

In Peru, and here especially in the Andean highlands, August 1 (and actually the entire month of August) is dedicated to Pachamama, next to the sun god Inti probably the most important and worshipped deity in the Inca culture.

While rituals to honor Pachamama take place year-round in the Andes regions of Peru, the celebrations for the Day of Pachamama already start on the night before August 1 when families clean their houses and cook all night.

On the Dia de la Pachamama people then either in private with friends and family or in public ceremonies come together and dig a hole in the ground in which they place fruits and veggies, herbs, meat or a part of the dishes prepared the night before, drinks, flowers. coca leaves, sweats and even cigarettes. Everything is then either burnt or just covered with soil as an offering for Pachamama. Often people spill a bit of chicha de jora, an alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of a specific maize variety, on the ground and drink the rest showing their respect to the goddess.

The offerings and the ancient rituals that are performed during and after the ceremony aim at bringing good luck for the New Year and the goodwill of Pachamama.

In the region of Puno the celebrations are often combined with the festivities for the National Alpaca Day.

Read more about this special day dedicated to Mother Nature in our article "Day of Pachamama"

Day of Pachamama - Dia de la Pachamama

Day of Pachamama - Dia de la Pachamama

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities
In Peru, and here especially in the Andean highlands, August 1 (and actually the entire month of August) is dedicated to Pachamama, next to the sun...

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all Peru; but celebrated only in the Andean highlands

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  • Sunday, 01 August 2021
  • Monday, 01 August 2022
  • Tuesday, 01 August 2023
  • Thursday, 01 August 2024
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August 2018
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 01 August 2018
2
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 02 August 2018
3
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 03 August 2018
4
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 04 August 2018
5
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 05 August 2018
6
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 06 August 2018
7
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 07 August 2018
8
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 08 August 2018
9
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 09 August 2018
10
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 10 August 2018
11
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 11 August 2018
12
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 12 August 2018
13
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 13 August 2018
14
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 14 August 2018
15
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 15 August 2018
16
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 16 August 2018
17
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 17 August 2018
18
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 18 August 2018
19
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 19 August 2018
20
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 20 August 2018
21
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 21 August 2018
22
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 22 August 2018
23
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 23 August 2018
24
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 24 August 2018
25
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 25 August 2018
26
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 26 August 2018
27
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 27 August 2018
28
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 28 August 2018
29
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 29 August 2018
30
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 30 August 2018
31
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 31 August 2018

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