TOURIST CALENDAR - FEBRUARY 2008

Virgen de la Candelaria

When: February 01 to February 03
Where: Pueblo Nuevo - Ferreñate, Lambayaque
Activities:
- Mass to honor Candelaria Virgin
- Fruit arches descent at Campo ferial
- Firewood burning at the main streets per 3 days
- Virgin veneration
www.pueblonuevo.lamb.md.gob.pe

Ayacucho Carnival

When: February 01 to February 06
Where: Huamanga Ayacucho
Activities:
- Carnival Queen contest
- Rural and Urban comparsas
- Rey Momo Parade
- Carnival music contest

Virgen de la Candelaria

When: February 01 to February 18
Where: Puno
Activities:
- Folklore Queen contest
- Typical dances contest
- Glow suits contest
- Virgin parade and veneration

Traditional Carnival Fest

When: February 01 to February 20
Where: Huanuco
Activities:
- Carnival Queen 2008 contest
- “Pasacalles”
- Carnival traditional games and carnival tree cut
- Comadres and Compadres fest
- Majesty "Don Calixto" outing

Virgen del Buen Paso

When: February 02
Where: Caravelí, Arequipa
Activities:
- Procession
- Serenade
- Dance festival
- Gastronomy festival
www.minucaraveli.gob.pe

Cajamarca Carnival

When: February 02 to February 06
Where: Cajamarca
Activities:
- “ÑO Carnavalón” Parade
- Patrullas and comparsas contest
- Carnival Queen Contest and coronation
- “ÑO Carnavalón” velatorio and burial

Catacos Carnival

When: February 03 to February 06
Where: Catacos, Piura
Activities:
- Traditional carnival games
- “Pascalle”
- “Yunce Grave” (Carnaval tree)
www.municatacaos.gob.pe

Juliaqueño Carnival Week

When: February 01 to February 06
Where: Juliaca-San Román, Puno
Activities:
- “ÑO Carnavalón” Parade
- "El Tokoro de Oro" dance festival
- Folkloric Festival

Huarasino Carnival

When: February 01 to February 06
Where: Huaraz, Ancash
Activities:
- “ÑO Carnavalón” Parade
- Water and talcum powder traditional games
- “Bandos” and “ÑO Carnavalones” will readings
- Cross encounter, “cortamorte” and reign
www.munihuaraz.gob.pe

Fiesta de los Compadres

When: February 16 to February 19
Where: Tapuc-Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco
Activities:
- Chapels Pilgrimage
- Dancers visit to neighborhoods
- Dance contest
- New butlers contest

Iquitos 2008 Amazon Carnival

When: February 18 to February 24
Where: Iquitos-Maynas, Loreto
Activities:
- Comparsas contest
- “Humishas” (Cortamorte) contest
- Gastronomy Festival
- “ÑO Carnavalón” burning and burial
www.munimaynas.gob.pe

Charicarnay Festival

When: February 21 to February 22
Where: Chacayán-Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco
Activities:
- Dance groups presentation
- Typical dishes and drink contest
- Handicraft Exhibit
- Folkloric Activities

Huanchaquero Traditional Carnival

When: February 23
Where: Huanchaco-Trujillo, La Libertad
Activities:
- Queen coronation
- “Pasacalle”
- Carnival fest
- “Palo Cilulo” (cortamorte)
www.munihuanchaco.gob.pe

XIX Adventure sports International Lunahuaná Festival

When: February 23 to February 24
Where: Lunahuaná-Cañete, Lima
Activities:
- Canoeing and Kayak competition
- Mountain biking competition
- Hiking competition
www.machapuproducciones.com

Huayllash Country Festival

When: February 23 to February 27 
Where: Vilcabamba-Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco
Activities:
- Archeological complex visit
- Mass and Procession
- Typical dance contest
- Typical dishes contest

XVII Ucayalino Carnival Festival 2008

When: February 24 to March 13
Where: Calleria-Coronel Portillo, Ucayali
Activities:
- Nautical Competitions
- Dances and Gastronomy Festival
- Carnival Queen 2008 contest and coronation
- “Humishas” traditional contest
www.regionucayali.gob.pe