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Festival of The Marinera
Festival of The Marinera
1era parte
It is a Peruvian cultural event, which takes place in the city of Trujillo once a year. Centered in a
marinera contest, being a typical dance of the city; that is accompanied by parades,
presentations and horses of step
2da parte
An important fact is that both the dancing of the sailor and the Peruvian Pass Horse have been
declared cultural heritage, being one of the most important events in the country and the city
3era parte
The marinera festival will not only be lived in the Colosseum of Chimú, but also in the streets
of Trujillo through the Gran Corso and the horses of passage.
There are also the colorful cars that illuminate the streets, the Navy makes a special
presentation in the corso with the largest number of members to delight the audience with an
original show.
Another activity is the horse of passage considered the best saddle horse in the world, for
being the one who walks more smoothly and for his way of walking four times, thanks to the
fusion of races achieved that special genetics, which shines even more with control of the
chalan and characterizes it. For the use of straw hat, shirt and white pants with poncho.