In addition to the various projects we undertake throughout our trip, we also have a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in many cultural experiences.
Naturally, living in a Peruvian city and interacting with its people has allowed us to come into contact with many aspects of the Peruvian way of life including the clothing, family relations, education, language, music, holidays, festivals, parades, and the list goes on.
(Additionally, since we usually share Fredy's house with a handful of French medical students also doing volunteer work in Puno, we become relatively well informed on many French customs.)
Of course, one of the most accessible and ultimately enjoyable ways to feel like you're part of another country's culture is to eat traditional food.
During our time in Puno this summer, we celebrated three different counties' independence days, setting up an interesting compare-and-contrast between the three days. First, came the 4th of July, then France's Bastille Day on July 14th, and finally Peru's Fiestas Patrias on July 29th. All the holidays celebrate a similar historical story — an oppressed group of people taking a stand against a tyrannical governing force. But for us, one of the greatest similarities in our personal observation of these three days was the emphasis on food as a way to celebrate. Check out some pictures below for the finest culinary contributions hailing from three different continents.
Naturally, living in a Peruvian city and interacting with its people has allowed us to come into contact with many aspects of the Peruvian way of life including the clothing, family relations, education, language, music, holidays, festivals, parades, and the list goes on.
(Additionally, since we usually share Fredy's house with a handful of French medical students also doing volunteer work in Puno, we become relatively well informed on many French customs.)
Of course, one of the most accessible and ultimately enjoyable ways to feel like you're part of another country's culture is to eat traditional food.
During our time in Puno this summer, we celebrated three different counties' independence days, setting up an interesting compare-and-contrast between the three days. First, came the 4th of July, then France's Bastille Day on July 14th, and finally Peru's Fiestas Patrias on July 29th. All the holidays celebrate a similar historical story — an oppressed group of people taking a stand against a tyrannical governing force. But for us, one of the greatest similarities in our personal observation of these three days was the emphasis on food as a way to celebrate. Check out some pictures below for the finest culinary contributions hailing from three different continents.
[Written by David Riva | Photos by Clare Toeniskoetter]
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