Independence Day in Peru

The festive day begins with the sound of gunfire at dawn: at this time there is a solemn flag-raising.
After hearing of the solemn speech of the President and the good news about what is happening in the country, Peruvians go to the streets, to make a noise, to celebrate and to watch the parade of civil and military delegations.
The obligatory part of the Independence Day of the Republic of Peru, like of the any other large-scale holiday, are fairs, liked very by Peruvians, exhibitions, concerts and street festivals, participated by dancers, singers and musicians.
The celebration lasts for two days: July 28 – in honor of the independence of Peru, proclaimed by a liberator of Peru, the General Jose de San Martin, and July 29 – in honor of the Army and the National Police of Peru.
Peruvian families spend a weekend devoted to the Independence Day of the country, indulging hobbies and entertainment; many of them go on a short journey.

Vendimiya – in English, the word "vintage" is equal to this concept – is a harvesting of grapes intended for wine production. From of old the producers of wine were in awe of this moment, it was a celebration of their work. We invite you to become a part of such celebration!

This day (Día de la Virgen de la Asunción) is a big celebration in city of Guatemala, the state capital. A Virgin Mary is a patroness of the city since the time of its formation, even its full name – Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción – testifies it.