Apu Yaya - Semana Santa en Ayacucho

Peru is the result of a meeting of cultures. Perhaps Caral, cradle of civilization on American soil, is an indication of the gathering nature of our people. Later other cultures will rise, such as Sipan, Wari and the Inca Empire, each with different characteristics, to unite the people of our territory into a larger project.

The arrival of the Spanish sealed this distinctive feature of the Peruvian people, and with the passing of the years the diversity of nationalities, customs and ethnic groups from Europe, Asia and Africa would increase. However, in this melting pot of iden-