TRADITIONS OF CAJAMARCA

Cajamarca is a city with its 13 provinces known for its cultures,

typical dishes, customs and dances, which is located in the
northern area, which represents 2.6 percent of the territory.

TRADITIONS:
Carnivals
COURSE: Health Education
Cajamarca is mainly known for its carnivals since they are the
most colorful and joyful festivals in the country. These take place
TEACHER:
forty days before Ash Gabri the laureano
Wednesday. During this time a magical
atmosphere is felt in this destination because it is lived with pure
music, dances2nd:and water games. For the people of Cajamarca, it
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is one of the most important celebrations of the year and
because of this it is highly anticipated. It is an event that
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highlights the shift
most deeply rooted customs of Cajamarca, such as
its typical dances, among which the "Cilulo", "La Carolina", "La
Matarina" and the "Cumbe-Cumbe" stand out. Both locals and
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visitors come year after year to this unique celebration where
the main attractions are the election of the Carnival Queen, the
song contest, the patrol and troupe competition, the allegorical
MEMBERS:
parade and the entrance, wake and burial of Ño Carnavalón , a
 Erika Tenorio Flores
doll that symbolizes
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Jaimes Palacios
 Erla Silva Mendoza
 Diana Lozada Roman
 Marianela Torres Moreno
Feast of Saint John the Baptist
This festival brings together the people of Cajamarca due to their
devotion to Saint John the Baptist. It is a festival that occurs,
mainly, on June 24 in the various towns of Cajamarca. During this
event, not only a procession of the Saint is held, but also cultural
and recreational activities such as contests of the typical bands
of the region, peasant song contest, motocross contests, peasant
races, the peasant reign and Paso horse competition. In addition,
during the festival the gastronomy of the department is
showcased, as well as artisanal pieces made by locals. On the
other hand, many Cajamarcans play sports such as soccer and
volleyball.
Lord of Huamantanga
This celebration takes place in the Cajamarca province of Jaén. It
happens every year between September 5 and 23. It is an event
that pays tribute to the Purple Christ and is part of the Lord of
Huamantanga National Integration Patron Fair. During this
festival, various cultural activities are carried out such as dance
competitions, the election of the Señor de Huamantanga
National Integration Fair, as well as gastronomy contests where
the most exquisite typical dishes are showcased. Likewise, during
the days of the celebration you can see the typical costumes and
dances of the town, in which everyone from adults to children
participate.

CULTURE
Cajamarca, capital of the department of Cajamarca, is one of the
most important cities in the northern mountains of Peru, due to
its great popular culture, history and beautiful landscapes. It
currently represents 2.6 percent of the national territory with an
area of 20 km2 and an elevation of 2,750 meters.
This beautiful city is considered the land of joy for hosting the
Cajamarca Carnival, the most celebrated in Peru. Several days of
cultural events, parades, live music accompanied by chicha de
jora, recognized for being a ceremonial drink from the Peruvian
highlands, take place.
This capital has a long history dating back about 3,000 years with
the influence of the Cupisnique culture, discovered by
archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1929; This archaeological
culture is distinguished by its temples and religious objects. The
Chavín culture also had great influence due to its polytheistic
religion, in which large animals such as hairy snakes were
worshiped. Around 1450, Cajamarca was linked to the Inca
empire as the administrative center of the Cusco royalty.
Among the most important historical facts of Cajamarca is that in
1532, a group of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro,
captured the last emperor of the Incas, Atahualpa, taking control
of the city. The Cajamarcans, in an open town hall, declared their
independence from the Spanish on January 8, 1821, swearing
loyalty to the libertarian cause of José de San Martin, handing
over power to Antonio Rodríguez de Mendoza, first mayor of the
Republic of Peru.
However, Cajamarca was still under the asylum of the
department of La Libertad; citizens who did not agree with this
continued behind independence as a department, recognizing it
in the 17th century under colonial documents as “Cajamarca
grande.”
 After several attempts, in 1854 an independence project was
presented to the Senate, which was not approved. Triggering a
civil confrontation that achieved victory against the Spanish, who
opposed autonomy. A year later, on February 11, 1855, the
president of the Republic Ramón Castilla y Marquesado
proclaims the legal document that recognizes Cajamarca as an
official department, made up of the provinces of Cajamarca,
Cajabamba, Chota and Jaén.
The city of Cajamarca obtained great political and cultural
importance in northern Peru in the 17th century. Standing out
for its large colonial buildings such as the temples of Recoleta,
San Francisco and the temple of Belén, as well as the
architecture of the cathedral, striking aspects for tourists. Due to
these architectural styles, in 1986 it was declared by the
Organization of American States historical and cultural heritage
of the Americas.
The Andean Parliament joins the celebration of the founding of
Cajamarca, recognizing its importance in the region, history and
culture. Puts for the community's consideration the Regulatory
Framework for the protection and safeguarding of cultural
heritage; which aims to protect cultural heritage and prevent its
damage, deterioration and loss in the Andean countries.
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DANCES
THE CARNIVAL
It started as the great festival that it is and the protagonists were
the floats decorated with flowers of all colors that circulated
around the main square. The attendees are bathed in talcum
powder, pica pica, snakes, paint and even food. The carnival
began in the 1930s.

THE FEATHERED
They perform in a row of two, doing choreography on the side of
the streets, they jump and clash their sticks to the rhythm of
percussion instruments and quenas, managing to captivate and
awaken thoughts of sadness and joy in accordance with the
music and choreography.

THE DANCE OF THE CHUNCHOS

The dance of the Chunchos of Cajamarca is a cultural expression
through which the faithful pay tribute to their patron saints. It is
the dance of a religious nature that expresses the fervor towards
the Christian faith, the chunchos dance to the melody notes of
the famous box (small drum) flute and the sound of a bugle.

THE DEVILS
The original of this tradition has been identified by specialists
and scholars in the viceroyalty or colonial era, since this dance
was a ritual dedicated to the African God ruja, to whom the
slaves asked to be freed from the Spanish yoke.

TYPICAL DISHES
GREEN SOUP
It is a soup of Andean origin made from Cajamarca cheese,
potatoes, eggs and aromatic herbs from the region, harvested
from a portion of the delicious mountain range. This soup is ideal
to combat the cold in Cajamarca.

FRIED GUINEA
The fried guinea pig is an exotic typical dish, originating from the
Cajamarca region and popularized. It is good for several diseases

CHICHARRÓN WITH MOTE

Cajamarca chicharrón is a dish based on frying pork with a
nickname.
CHOCHOCA SOUP WITH CECINA
Another option would be the chochoca soup with cured meat,
there are various presentations, the Cajamarca soup is very
characteristic.