The Dance of the Blackbirds: The Jungle Song That Conquered the World
If you’ve ever felt that an electric guitar could sound like the wind rustling through trees or like the mysterious...
Milagros Méndez: One Life, A Thousand Paths, and a Tamal That Tells Her Story
In a quiet corner of The Hague, between the urban buzz and the breeze from the canals, Milagros Méndez has...
What You Didn’t Know About Salsa: Famous Songs Written by Peruvians – Vol 2
If you already read the first part of this article (and if not, you can do so here), you know...
Deported, a Hair Clipper, and Faith: The Peruvian Who Found a New Life in Amsterdam
Imagine being five years old and leaving behind everything you know: your street in La Victoria, the smell of your...
What You Didn’t Know About Salsa: Famous Songs Written by Peruvians – Vol 1
Salsa has something magnetic. No matter where you are in the world, the moment those first chords start playing, your...
Purple Corn: The Andean Purple Gold and Its Fascinating History
Legend has it that thousands of years ago, the Andean gods gifted the people of Peru a sacred seed: an...
7 Peruvian Dishes Every Dutch Food Lover Should Try to Experience the Magic of Peru’s Gastronomy
Did you know that Peru has been repeatedly recognized as the world's best culinary destination? More than just recipes, Peruvian...
Pachamama: The Mother Goddess of the Andes and Her Eternal Power
A Whisper in the Andes: The Voice of Pachamama High in the Andes mountains, where clouds caress the peaks and...
Empanadas with a Peruvian Soul: The Story of Daniella and Her Gastronomic Mission in Rotterdam
Amidst the bustling Oogstmarkt in Rotterdam, between the aromas of Gouda cheese, fries with mayonnaise, and Haring (the classic Hollandse...
Rediscovering Chicha: The Psychedelic Peruvian Rhythm That Intrigues the Netherlands
Peruvian music is an explosion of sounds and emotions, with a cultural richness that spans from the Andes to the...
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