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To honor the brave men that tried to protect Peruvian territory and the Peruvian flag on June 7, 1880 during the Battle of Arica, one of the most important encounters during the War of the Pacific between Peruvian forces and the Chilean enemy, Peru celebrates each year the National Flag Day.

Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.

Since 2006, Peru pays homage to Andean music by celebrating the Día de la Canción Andina, the Day of the Andean Song, each year on June 15.

Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco.

Each year on June 24, a few days after the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the largest and most important festival of the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco.

A large part of Peru’s heritage and national identity is reflected in the country's diverse cuisine. So it’s no wonder that Peru's national dish, Ceviche, often spelled Cebiche as well, has its very own day of celebration each year on June 28.

Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday, but mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.