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Habas Saladas

Habas Saladas

Salted Broad Beans

Habas Saladas are a beloved snack in Peru. Broad Beans are fried in a little bit of oil, causing the skin to split open. After removing the skins from the pan, they are salted and/or spiced with aji to produce a savory crunchy snack.

Comfort food.

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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 : Thursday, 01 May 2025
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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 : Saturday, 03 May 2025
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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, 11 May 2025
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Festival of the Lord of Torrechayoc in Urubamba
One of the most important religious festivities in the Sacred Valley, is the celebration in honor of the Lord of Torrechayoc (Señor de Torrechayoc), the patron saint of Urubamba.
Date : Monday, 19 May 2025
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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 : Sunday, 25 May 2025
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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) each year on May 27.
Date : Tuesday, 27 May 2025
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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 : Friday, 30 May 2025
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