Inca history mixed with Spanish colonization to more modern influences from migration of Europeans, Asians, and Africans. Lima is a melting pot of many cultures. Peruvians have transformed their culture by incorporating aspects from the many influences both local and global.
The following video takes place in a small private social club in which patrons are dancing. The dancing and the music have undertones of different backgrounds alluding to the many influences on Peruvians. The following video depicts the music known as Chicha music in Lima. Los Shapis is a famous music group in Peru. |
Lima has identified itself as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas due to its mix of Spanish, Andean and Asian cusine. The government of Peru recently started a campaign to market Peru by its cusine.
Ceviche has become a famous Peruvian dish in which raw fish is cooked with lime juice and then served with corn.
Guinea pig is a common dish to native Peruvians, most European migrants don't care for it.
The following video, although a little lengthy, shows a great deal of the food that is valued by the people of Lima. The video also provides some close ups of some market places and restaurants. |