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Caihua

Caihua (Caigua)

Stuffing Cucumber

Caihua, known as well as Caigua or Stuffing Cucumber, was likely domesticated in the Andes and consumed by various ancient cultures. Belonging to the pumpkin family it has a teardrop to elongated shape.

The outside is yellowish-green, the inside a light green and white similar to a cucumber. Caiguas are eaten raw or pickled, added to salads or stuffed with mostly spicy fillings.

Caihua has various traditional medicinal usages. Mainly it is believed to have cholesterol reducing and fat absorbing properties as well as preventing cardiac and coronary diseases.

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Day of Pachamama celebrations in Peru
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 worshiped deity in the Inca culture.
National Alpaca Day celebration
On August 1, Peru and here especially the southern highland regions of the country, celebrate National Alpaca Day honoring the small, fluffy camelid and the challenging work of generations of Alpaca breeders
Date : Tuesday, 01 August 2023
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Cross of Chalpon celebration in Peru
At the beginning of August, the citizens of Motupe, a small town about 80 km (50 miles) north of Chiclayo in the Lambayeque region, and worshippers from across the country pay homage to the Cross of Chalpon with a large pilgrimage festival.
Date : Saturday, 05 August 2023
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Open Museums in Peru 2023
Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge each first Sunday of the month, returns in 2023.
Date : Sunday, 06 August 2023
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1st Peruvian Cheese Salon
Cheese surely won’t come to mind when thinking about Peru. But this is set to change. In August 2023, the first Peruvian Cheese Salon takes place in Lima, introducing the public to the wide variety of Peruvian chesses.
Date : Friday, 11 August 2023
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1st Peruvian Cheese Salon
Cheese surely won’t come to mind when thinking about Peru. But this is set to change. In August 2023, the first Peruvian Cheese Salon takes place in Lima, introducing the public to the wide variety of Peruvian chesses.
Date : Saturday, 12 August 2023
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1st Peruvian Cheese Salon
Cheese surely won’t come to mind when thinking about Peru. But this is set to change. In August 2023, the first Peruvian Cheese Salon takes place in Lima, introducing the public to the wide variety of Peruvian chesses.
Date : Sunday, 13 August 2023
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Friendship Parade - Corso de la Amistad in Arequipa
Each year Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city, celebrates its foundation anniversary with the Corso de la Amistad, the Friendship Parade, on August 15.
Date : Tuesday, 15 August 2023
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Peruvian Coffee Day celebration
Peruvian coffee has, as so many other natural products, its own day of celebration in Peru. Since 2008 the last Friday of August is dedicated to Peruvian coffee and promoted with tastings, fairs and special offers.
Date : Friday, 25 August 2023
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Book sale at the Good Shepherd Cathedral in Lima 2023
The second-hand English book sale at the Good Shepherd Church in Lima is back again in August 2023.
Date : Saturday, 26 August 2023
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Saint Rose of Lima celebration
Saint Rose of Lima, the patron saint of Lima, Peru, the Americas and the Philippines has her own public holiday where the devoted and selfless patroness is honored.
Date : Wednesday, 30 August 2023
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