Peru celebrates Independence Day with fountain of booze [Featured]

July 27, 2009

ITN News reports on the yearly tradition of the pisco fountain in the Plaza de Armas. It has long since become a popular part of the Fiestas Patrias celebrations. (Previous year’s)

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Comments (4)

  1. Paul Cox says:

    This is absurd, yet amazing. Although, I have to admit, I didn’t really take to pisco during my short stay in Peru. However, pisco sours were quite delicious. Happy Birthday Peru!!

  2. Pico says:

    Hello Stuart.

    I am glad I found your blog and I want to thank you for your coverage and interest in Peru’s culture and history. I really wish my countrymen would spend a little more time reading through your articles. Hope you enjoyed some Pisco too. If you are ever in the area, try the artisan production from the towns of Mala, and San Pedro de Flores south of Lima.

    Salud

  3. [...] J’avais entendu parler de cela au journal télévisé mais je n’y croyais pas trop, avant de trouver la video sur enperublog.com. [...]

  4. [...] That’s all I’m going to say about the national holiday. Not that aren’t patriotic, but July 28 also happens to be the birthday of Patricia’s grandmother, “Mama Vicky”, so we celebrate her birthday with the family. If you need pictures or war stories of the Fiestas Patrias, I recommend Barb or Stuart. [...]

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