The Día de la Canción Criolla is a Peruvian festivity celebrated yearly on October 31st. The event celebrates the ''criollo'' culture of Peru. It was established on October 18th 1944 by the President
Manuel Prado y Ugarteche
Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (April 21, 1889 – August 15, 1967) was a banker who served twice as President of Peru. Son of former president Mariano Ignacio Prado, he was born in Lima and served as the nation's 43rd (1939 - 1945) and 46th (1 ...
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El Comercio
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Festivals in Peru