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When your holiday in Peru finally arrives then you will see that the culture throughout the area is very different and within the lands you will see a mixture of Inca and Spanish culture coming together into one. Today the majority of the country is more based on the Spanish culture but this unique look makes it an excellent place to visit with a blending of two very different countries and people.

Historians are uncertain exactly how back its goes since the first civilisation resided in the area but recent archaeological discoveries have uncovered historical sights and original settlements dating back as far as 2000 B.C.

• Music – As Peru has been an area for many archaeological discoveries, it has been found over the last couple of decades that some of first musical instruments have been found. Amazingly these have lasted the test of time because it was discovered this ancient instruments date back 10,000 years and there was a variety of trumpets made from sea conch known as quenas, zamponas and pututos. Other instruments were found such as drums and these too made out of natural elements such as mud and precious metals. Today music plays a major part in Peru’s society and when you visit a variety of areas, you will find that many restaurants and bar are particularly keen to showcase their great talents with instruments however today, they are made to be more long lasting.
• Festivals – As part of the culture, there are more than 3,000 festivals held every year. You will find that most of these are in honour of a patron saint and a major date in the Christian calendar – with a large number of Roman Catholics throughout the area, there is always a major celebration at any time of the year. Such festivals are held with the pagan ritual of worships and some of these celebrations date back to the first native tribes that lived in Peru centuries ago.
• Art – During the reign of the Incas around 1530 B.C. a major art form for the area was pottery. As clay was one of the many natural resources available in the area at this time, the locals managed to become masters at their craft and today this is a trait that still continues. Throughout many parts of Peru you will find many locals producing many great works of art and in all shapes and sizes. You will find many museums dedicated to the art that was produced many centuries ago and along the coastal areas, there are many art galleries that showcase today’s modern talents.

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