The Song to the Snow

THE MIX: SYNCRETISM On July 28, 1821, the independence of Peru from the Spanish monarchy was declared, marking the most important chapter in the history of the Latin American wars of independence. Recently, Peru has celebrated 200 years of independence, however, it is undeniable that the native Peruvian culture has been indelibly marked with Spanish traditions, producing a fusion that encompasses all cultural manifestations. This is what we call syncretism. For example, the set of elements of Ca...