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The Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade, Tourism and Handicrafts (DIRCETUR) of Loreto reported that tourist route will promote Juana, stew characteristic of the Peruvian jungle, during the Feast of San Juan, which focuses date is 24 June.
Norma Cordova DIRCETUR holder, told Agencies Adina that this initiative aims to spread the local cuisine, which has the Juana, made with chicken and rice, among other ingredients, as one of their most representative dishes.
He noted that the route of John includes a tour of the Institute of Amazonian Research (IIAP) and participation in a food fair in the district of San Juan Bautista, organized by local authorities.
“There will be a national craft fair, a shooting contest that will have the participation of indigenous communities, a contest of loggers and a festival of music and dance,” she explained.
The activities are carried out by a multispectral committee composed of the municipality of San Juan Bautista, the rural community of San Juan, the Regional Directorate of Culture, DIRCETUR and other organizations.
“This time we have tried to decentralize the activities. While the main Olympic complex will be in San Juan, the entire district, including communities and restaurants, will have a party, “remarked the official.
La Fiesta de San Juan symbolizes the purification of water and the joy for the gifts of nature. These are days of reflection, but also fun to inspire feelings of brotherhood and unity among the people of the jungle.