The Peruvian Amazon is one of the places that amaze visitors. Despite being the least populated country in the Peruvian jungle are kept alive many of the cultures of the place that until now maintained their languages, customs and traditions.
One of the most popular customs of the Peruvian jungle is the Feast of San Juan. Takes place in several towns in the Amazon, being the principal place of holding the city of Iquitos, in the department of Loreto. The bands typical food dishes of the region are the charms of this event.
Traditions and Customs of PeruanaLa Jungle Fiesta de San Juan is celebrated every June 24. In the morning, people attending the rivers to take a purification bath and then go to the Mass for the holy. After the ceremonial part of the party, the upbeat melodies of flutes and drums accompany the tasting of juanes, a dish prepared with rice and chicken that are wrapped in banana leaves. The jungle held late into the night, amid the music and drinks.
Another widely held in some villages in the jungle is the Corpus Christi, a festival held in May where residents participate in religious activities. As at any party, when night celebration takes another direction. Drinks like uvachado (from grapes), Pina (pineapple-based), witched (based on Jagua) or sacadiablo (soaked medicinal plants) are consumed by lot amid the clamor of the jungle.
Finally, speaking of wild habits cannot fail to mention the unique cuisine Amazon. Juane addition, there are more symbols of the region’s dishes like tacaco with cured meat, a dish prepared from roast and mashed green plantains that is served with smoked pork jerky. Inchicapi is a dish prepared with liquefied peanut accompanied by goose bumps, but can also be pork.