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CHICLAYO, Festivities Calendar
JANUARY IN CHICLAYO:
1st New Year's Child - Reque
Significant religious feast with a large affluence of devoted
believers coming from the different areas of the department.
The festivity is organized by the parish and by the District
Municipality.
JUNE IN CHICLAYO:
30th Sacred Heart of Jesus - Port
of Eten Salas
 Well attended religious event to pay homage to the worshipped
image of Jesus. There are fireworks and sporting events.
JULY IN CHICLAYO:
Monsefú Typical Cultural Fair
This is a tourist-oriented festival featuring the display
of handcrafts by artists of Monsefú, who are experts
in weaving macora straw and in making fine cloths. The show
includes the local folklore as well as renowned artists. Typical
drinks are sold (49 different preparations of chicha).
AUGUST IN CHICLAYO:
5th The Cross of Chalpón -
Motupe
This is the deepest rooted religious festivity in northern
Peru, where homage is paid to the Cross of Motupe, which appeared
in 1868. Many people from all over the country and from abroad
visit this place, which gives rise to one of the deepest expressions
of religious fervor.
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER IN CHICLAYO:
22 - 29 Tourism Week in Chiclayo
There are civic, cultural, social and recreational activities
with the support of public and private institutions.
OCTOBER IN CHICLAYO:
25th Our Lord of the Justice - Ferreñafe
This religious image, the Patron of the Town, is worshipped
on this date. There are recreational games and marinera festivals
(typical dance from the North of Peru), handcrafts are sold
as well as typical food.
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