Carnival of Conache

Carnival of Conache
GenreCostumbrist Festival
BeginsFebruary 2
Frequencyannual
LocationConache (Trujillo city)
Years active1977 - present
Most recent
16° edition (2012)
Attendance20.000
Websitehttp://www.carnavaldeconache.com/

Carnival of Conache (spanish:Carnaval de Conache), is a festival held each year in the peruvian town of Conache, located nearby Trujillo city at southeast. It consists of several activities including the crowning of the queen, and a big celebration with the ancient drink called Chicha.

Description

The carnival is a costumbrist event and it has been held since the 16 years old, villagers performed a popular carnival festival in Conache, it consists of several events and activities including the crowning of the queen, the carnival party among others.

Events

The principal events are:

See also

Media

References

  1. ↑ http://laindustria.pe/incluidos/infografia/CONACHE-A12-12-03-12.pdf[permanent dead link]
  2. ↑ Newspaper RPP (ed.). "(spanish)Expectativa por XVI Edición Carnaval de Conache en Trujillo". Retrieved September 13, 2012.
  3. ↑ Turismo Peru (ed.). "(spanish) Carnaval de Conache - Program" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 5, 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2012.