Peruvians
Mormon and 0.41% Other[17] |
Peruvians (
With 31.2 million inhabitants according to the
Ethnic groups
In the 2017 Census, those of age 12 and above were asked what ancestral origin they belong to, with 60% of Peruvians self-identifying as
, with other large populations found on the southern and central coast due to massive internal labor migration from the Andes to coastal cities over the past four decades.Mestizo
Indigenous
Dozens of Peruvian cultures are also dispersed throughout the country beyond the
. There is no special law for ethnic groups or reserves; they are Peruvians and are legally treated as such. In the present day, some isolated indigenous communities still live in the Peruvian Amazon. Though living far from other settlements, these communities enjoy the same rights and constitutional protections as Peruvians of other backgrounds.European
The city of
African
Another large Afro-Peruvian presence is in the Yunga regions (west and just below the Andean chain of northern Peru), (i.e., Piura and Lambayeque), where sugarcane, lemon, and mango production are still of importance. Important communities are found in the Morropón Province, such as in the city of Chulucanas. One of them is Yapatera, a community in the same city, as well as smaller farming communities like Pabur or La Matanza and even in the mountainous region near Canchaque. Further south, the colonial city of Zaña or farming towns like Capote and Tuman in Lambayeque are also important regions with Afro-Peruvian presence.
Asian
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According to the 2017 census, 3-10% of the population identifies as having either Chinese or Japanese heritage. Peru has the largest population of Chinese descendants in
Geographically Chinese descendant communities are found throughout the Peruvian
In contrast to the Japanese community in Peru, the
Immigration after independence
After independence, there has been a gradual
Languages
Peruvian Spanish is the main language of 82.6% majorly spoken in the Coastal cities, It is the primary language of the country used for the public media, television, radio, newspapers, and the internet in general with very minimal exceptions. It coexists with several Indigenous languages, the most common
Religions
According to the 2017 Census,
Culture
Peruvian culture is primarily rooted in Amerindian traditions, mainly Inca, and Hispanic heritage.
Literature
Architecture
Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world,[43][44] Sacsayhuaman, Chan chan, the architecture was constructed to congregate hundreds if not thousands of people for ceremonies and to cohabit in harmony with others and with nature. Some of the highlights were the development in acoustics, aqueducts, silos to preserve grains, the terraces, the perfection of fitting the giant's boulders of 20 tons, astronomical observatories, the perfection with the solstice, the construction of entrances for the sunlight denoting meaning for every season, some of these constructions until today do not have a logical human explanation, on how they were constructed.
Cuisine
Traditional dishes
- Adobo de chancho: Pork, turmeric, ground garlic, vinegar, and salt.[47]
- Aguadito de mariscos: Rice stew with vegetables with shellfish and some shrimps.[48]
- Ají de gallina: A chicken stew made with cream, cheese, aji (hot pepper), and peanuts.[49]
- Anticuchos: Grilled brochettes of beef heart, macerated in vinegar and aji panca (hot pepper).
- Aji de langostinos: Prawns in a bread crumb and aji amarillo (hot pepper) sauce, green pepper too.[50]
- Arroz con pato a la Chiclayana: Tender duck meat cooked in black beer and cilantro.[51]
- Aguadito de pollo: a traditional chicken soup in Peruvian cuisine consisting of chicken, cilantro, vegetables and spices.[52]
- Carapulcra: Boiled dehydrated potatoes made into a stew with pork and chicken, aji panca and mirasol (hot peppers), garlic, and other spices.
- Cau-cau: Cow stomach stew with potatoes, turmeric, and parsley. Sometimes served with peas.
- Causa rellena: Mashed yellow potatoes seasoned with lime and aji (hot pepper), and filled with tuna or chicken.
- Ceviche: Raw fish filet cut into pieces and marinated in key lime juice, onions, and aji limo.
- Pachamanca: Variety of meats, potatoes, lima beans and humitas cooked in the pre-Hispanic style (on hot stones buried into the ground) and seasoned with aromatic herbs.
- Papa a la Huancaína: Yellow potatoes with a spicy, creamy sauce
- Rocoto Relleno: Rocoto (hot pepper) without veins stuffed with chopped beef, eggs, peas, carrots, cheese, milk, and potatoes.[53]
Music
See also
- Demographics of Peru
- Peruvian Americans
- Peruvian migration to the United Kingdom
- Peruvians in France
- Peruvian Mexicans
- Peruvians in Spain
- Inca Empire
- Bolivians
- Amerindians
- Hispanics
Gallery
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Peruvian girl.
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Peruvian women in Iquitos.
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Children choir from El Agustino.
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Children at Deutsche Schule Lima Alexander von Humboldt (German School) in Santiago de Surco, Lima.
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