The Día de la Canción Criolla is a Peruvian festivity celebrated yearly on October 31. The event celebrates the ''criollo'' culture of Peru. It was established on October 18, 1944, by the President
Manuel Prado y Ugarteche.
History
The celebration was established, by supreme resolution of October 18, 1944, to be celebrated on October 31 of each year, to coincide with the feast of the
Lord of Miracles. It was promulgated by President
Manuel Prado Ugarteche
Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche (21 April 1889 – 15 August 1967) was a Peruvian politician and 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 ...
and the Minister of Education
Pedro M. Oliveira.
It was also promoted by Carlos A. Saco, who was director of the newspaper
El Comercio.
References
External links
El Comercio
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Festivals in Peru