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Chiclayo Festivities Calendar
JANUARY IN CHICLAYO 1st New Year's Child - Reque Significant religious feast with a large affluence of devoted believers coming from the different areas of the department. The festivity is organized by the parish and by the District Municipality . JUNE IN CHICLAYO 30th Sacred Heart of Jesus - Port of Eten Salas Well attended religious event to pay homage to the worshipped image of Jesus. There are fireworks and sporting events. JULY IN CHICLAYO Monsefú Typical Cultural Fair This is a tourist-oriented festival featuring the display of handcrafts by artists of Monsefú, who are experts in weaving macora straw and in making fine cloths. The show includes the local folklore as well as renowned artists. Typical drinks are sold (49 different preparations of chicha). AUGUST IN CHICLAYO 5th The Cross of Chalpón - Motupe This is the deepest rooted religious festivity in northern Peru , where homage is paid to the Cross of Motupe, which appeared in 1868. Many people from all over the country and from abroad visit this place, which gives rise to one of the deepest expressions of religious fervor. AUGUST - SEPTEMBER IN CHICLAYO 22 - 29 Tourism Week in Chiclayo There are civic, cultural, social and recreational activities with the support of public and private institutions. OCTOBER IN CHICLAYO 25th Our Lord of the Justice - Ferreñafe This religious image, the Patron of the Town, is worshipped on this date. There are recreational games and marinera festivals (typical dance from the North of Peru), handcrafts are sold as well as typical food.
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