National Holidays
Peru has many holidays. So here are some holidays:
In Easter they get 2 days of school or work and Peruvians always wait and look forward for Independence Day because that is the beginning of winter and also school holidays. The winter holiday might last between one or maybe two weeks.
There is a Catholic holiday called " El Senhor de los Milagros" which happens in October.
In Peru , Christmas is the most important holiday and people actually decorate their houses with Christmas decoration. The kids might even shoot fireworks after opening gifts.
- New Years day
- Easter
- Countryman´s Day - 24th of June
- St. Peter & St. Paul´s Day - 29th of June
- Independence Day - 28th July
- National Day - 29th of July
- St. Rose of Lima Day - 30th August
- Navy Day - 8th October
- All Saints Day - 1st November
- Immaculate Conception - 8th of December
- Christmas
In Easter they get 2 days of school or work and Peruvians always wait and look forward for Independence Day because that is the beginning of winter and also school holidays. The winter holiday might last between one or maybe two weeks.
There is a Catholic holiday called " El Senhor de los Milagros" which happens in October.
In Peru , Christmas is the most important holiday and people actually decorate their houses with Christmas decoration. The kids might even shoot fireworks after opening gifts.
Greetings
So, when you actually meet someone for the first time you would normally shake hands. When you are actual close friends with someone you would both kiss each other on the cheek. When women are greeting women the also give a kiss on the cheek. But when man are greeting man they shake hands or pat on each others shoulders. There is a polite way of greeting young people and that is when you put your arm around their shoulders and/ or a pat on their backs.
Most of the greeting are in Spanish and they include:
Older people are usually called Senhor or Senhora, usually followed by their last name. Within Familiar people, they are callled = Don or Donha, followed by last name.
Women or girls who are called on by strangers are called Senhorita.
Most of the greeting are in Spanish and they include:
- Buenos Dias- which means good morning
- Buenas Tardes- which means good afternoon
- And Buenas Noches - which means good night
Older people are usually called Senhor or Senhora, usually followed by their last name. Within Familiar people, they are callled = Don or Donha, followed by last name.
Women or girls who are called on by strangers are called Senhorita.
Language
Peru´s Languages actually include:
About 30% of the people in Peru don´t speak Spanish. Did you know that Quechua was also the language of the Inca Empire??
About 19% actually speak Quechua. Aymara is actually spoken by lots of people. It is spoken by about 300,000 people! The Southern of Peru speaks Aymara and slightly less than 2% of the population speak Aymara.
Some people that have better education are taught how to speak English as their second or third language.
- Spanish
- Quechua
- Aymara
About 30% of the people in Peru don´t speak Spanish. Did you know that Quechua was also the language of the Inca Empire??
About 19% actually speak Quechua. Aymara is actually spoken by lots of people. It is spoken by about 300,000 people! The Southern of Peru speaks Aymara and slightly less than 2% of the population speak Aymara.
Some people that have better education are taught how to speak English as their second or third language.
Personal Appearance
Well, in Lima ( the capital of Peru) the Western-style of clothing is worn there. Most people dress up nicely to go to public places . When women go out they usually wear jewelry. In Peru it is actually bad taste to leave your house with old, dirty clothes. Proffesional ( business ) people wear suits and ties & business suits for women.
Young people dress more casually. They usually wear :
Young people dress more casually. They usually wear :
- Jeans
- T-shirts
- Sports jersey
Gestures
In Peru people are often animated. when talking they often use hand gestures and personal space is limited. People stand very close to each other while talking. Sometimes they touch the arm of the person they are talking to. When they are talking to their friends they might even hug. In Peru, eye contact while talking is very important. When they are on buses men usually give seats to women or old people.
Visiting
In Peru people enjoy visiting each other. Unannounced visits usually happen between family or friends. But when people visit each other it is polite to make arrangements before. Visitors are expected to feel at home in Peru. There is a traditional greeting which is " Esta en su casa", which means you´re in your house.
The hosts often offer their guests drinks such as:
Declining those offers is not impolite. The hosts appreciate acknowledgment of their kids. It is also polite to show concern of the hosts´s health. When visiting, the guests are not expected to bring gifts but small things are welcome. When having diner the guests usually bring wine, fruit,etc.
The hosts often offer their guests drinks such as:
- Water
- Juice
- Soda, etc.
Declining those offers is not impolite. The hosts appreciate acknowledgment of their kids. It is also polite to show concern of the hosts´s health. When visiting, the guests are not expected to bring gifts but small things are welcome. When having diner the guests usually bring wine, fruit,etc.