Peru: Afro-Peruvian Culture
2009 March 16
Country/Region: Chincha and El Carmen, Peru
Status: Completed
This year I had the fortunate opportunity of attending Verano Negro – a yearly festival celebrated in the cities of Chincha and El Carmen. The festival combines an array of Afro-Peruvian traditions: cuisine, music, culture, poetry, dances, and cultural art. Check out some the videos below to watch some of the festivities:
Una celebración de la cultura Afro-Peruana en las ciudades de Chincha y El Carmen, Perú