Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

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There are various venues in Lima to spend an evening and discover Peruvian culture through its dances and music. These are known as peñas. They are establishments that offer dance performances

February 18, 2020

The Peña, Premier Venue for Discovering Peru's Musical Culture and Dances

There are various venues in Lima to spend an evening and discover Peruvian culture through its dances and music. These are known as peñas. They are establishments that offer dance performances. An orchestra provides the music while groups of dancers from different regions of Pérou perform live before you.

Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

Dances from Every Region of Pérou

Each region of Pérou possesses its own distinctive costumes, music, and dances. Typically elegant for the coastal cities, vibrant for the Andean mountain regions, and exotic for the Amazon rainforest areas, the costumes, music, and dances reflect each region and its unique character. You'll be able to listen to and admire dancers from across the country perform.

An Unforgettable Evening Discovering Peruvian Culture

These performances, held either on weekends or weekdays for the most renowned peñas, attract many groups of Peruvians who are passionate about these dances, as well as numerous tourists eager to discover Peruvian culture through its dances, music, and costumes. You'll be seated at a table where you can order dishes and beverages throughout the show.

Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

A Pleasant Atmosphere for a Unique Moment, with Magnificent and Varied Costumes

Dance groups alternate with each song, using the performance of another group to change into traditional costumes for the next piece. Each song is performed in the costume of its city of origin. A feast for the eyes that showcases the tremendous diversity and beauty of traditional Peruvian costumes. Before each new song, a presenter shares more information about the piece and its origins.

More Than Folklore, a Living Culture

Unlike many regional cultures that have been converted into folklore, Peruvian culture remains vibrant and visible in everyday life. This is not folklore at all, but rather a full-fledged culture in its own right. The peña is therefore the ideal place to experience this spectacle drawn from all across Pérou and concentrated in a single venue.

Discovering Peruvian Dance and Music in Lima

A Few Peña Venues in Lima

La Candelaria

All the magic and charm of Pérou through its music and dances in a 4-hour show. Choreographies from the Coast, the mountains, and the Peruvian rainforest will be presented throughout the evening. Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9 p.m. The performance begins at 10:30 p.m.

Rates: 45 soles in the VIP zone, 35 soles standard rate, and 57 soles with dinner.

Address: 232 Avenida Bolognesi – Barranco. Tickets are available at Wong supermarkets or at the peña's box office on the day of the show.

A well-established venue that has been operating for 12 years and is particularly renowned in Lima.

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