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Calendar of Feasts - Chiclayo

Feast "Cruz de Chalpón" (Cross of Chalpon)
August 14 (central day) (Workable day)
Celebrated in Motupe.
"La Cruz de Chalpón" (name of a mountain very close to Motupe), was found in 1868 in a cave where the hermit Juan Abad inhabited. Since then many miracle facts had been attributed to this cross: thousands of people from many places congregate to celebrate its festivity. 

Tourist Week of Chiclayo
Fourth week of November, first week of December.
Movable (Workable day)
Artistic and folkloric shows, decorated cars parade, commercial and agricultural fairs.

"Olimplayas" (Beach Olympic games)
February - movable. (Workable day)
Sporting and nautical games that take place in Pimentel (beach resort). Adventure sports, dances and parties at night.

Contests in "Caballitos de Totora" (kind of boat made of straw). Delegations of many beach resorts and ports of Peru participate.


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