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 The Jivaro Indians living in Peru, after killing an enemy, would cut off his head, remove the skin from the skull along with the hair, sew the mouth and eyelids together, and then boil it. They then hung it over the fire to harden and blacken it. Europeans who encountered the custom of the Jivaro Indians in the 19th century became very interested in such peculiar trophies. Demand was so great that the Indians began to produce forgeries from animal skins. [([[https://www.zmescience.com/science/head-shrinking-tsantsa-05244/|ZME Science]])]
-{{tag>geography travel history culture}}
+==== Mainstream religion ====
+In Peru, the mainstream religion is Catholicism practiced by over 60% of the population. [([[https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/peruvian-culture/peruvian-culture-religion|Cultural Atlas]])]
+==== Flag of Peru ====
+The flag of Peru consists of three vertical stripes: two in red divided by white in the middle. It is related to a legend according to which José de San Martín, an Argentine general, saw numerous flocks of flamingos when he arrived in Peru in 1820. This was a sign of providence for him and he decided to adopt red and white as a symbol of the fight for independence. White refers to peace, purity, and integrity, while red indicates courage and war. The flag was officially adopted on February 25, 1825. [([[https://www.gettysburgflag.com/flags-banners/peru-flags|Gettysburg Flag]])]
+==== Potatoes ====
+We owe tomatoes and potatoes to Peruvian farmers, as they are native to the country. [([[https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200302-the-true-origins-of-the-humble-potato|BBC]])]
+==== Titicaca ====
+Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the world. [([[https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5080/|UNESCO]])]
+==== Cocaine ====
+In 2013, Peru was officially recognized by the United Nations as the largest cocaine producer in the world. The country's annual cocaine market is valued at $1 billion. [([[https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/alternative-development/peru.html|Office on Drugs and Crime]])]
+==== Peruvian corn ====
+There are 55 different varieties of corn growing in Peruvian fields, and in markets or stores, you can find them in yellow, purple, white, and even black. [([[https://blog.amigofoods.com/index.php/peruvian-foods/peruvian-corn-101-different-types-dishes/|Amigo Foods]])]
+==== Orchids ====
+Peru is overgrown with 3,500 varieties of orchids and it is estimated that as many are still unidentified. [([[https://global.si.edu/success-stories/advancing-orchid-conservation-peru-through-greenhouse-education|Smithsonian Institute]])]
+==== Sirvinacuy ====
+Before a Peruvian couple can stand on the wedding ring they must go through a period called "sirvinacuy". It consists of helping each other - the lovers have to help their future in-laws. It is treated as a kind of test of readiness for sacrifice and marriage. During this time the couple can sleep under the same roof (usually with the future husband's family) and it is even advisable because they cannot say "I do" to each other until they conceive a child. [([[https://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/human-rights-criminal-law-and-rural-and-native-communities-in-peru/|Oxford Human Rights Hub]])]
+==== Vicuña ====
+The national animal of Peru is the Vicuña, which is the smallest member of the camel family. [([[https://southwickszoo.com/our-animals/vicuna/|Southwick's Zoo]])]
+==== Perro sin Pelo ====
+Perro sin Pelo, or literally Naked Peruvian Dog, is an extremely calm and friendly dog breed. [([[https://fello.pet/en/dog-breeds/peruvian-hairless-dog/|Fello]])]
+==== Marinera ====
+The national dance is the Marinera, which comes in two varieties. The first one is limeña (more dignified) and norteña (with a faster tempo). Every year a national competition in Marinera dance is organized in a town called Trujillo. [([[https://www.visitperu.com/visit-peruinfo/english/detalle-destinos.php|Visit Peru]])]
+==== Chicha Morada ====
+Chicha Morada is a non-alcoholic drink typical of the country. It is made from purple corn and adds other fruits and Peruvian lemon. [([[https://www.eatperu.com/chicha-morada/|Eat Peru]])]
+{{tag>geography travel history culture society}}

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