5 rare customs that only Peruvians will understand

Our country is not only rich because of the historical events that have shaped our identity. It has also allowed us to form and maintain a series of customs that are associated with the activities we have adopted over the years, either by references from our families or learned during growth in society.

What do we mean by customs? This is the name of habit, a habitual way of acting or proceeding established by tradition or by the repetition of the same acts and which may acquire the force of precept.

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There are a series of curious acts that we carry out consciously because of the benefits they provide. Taking this information as a reference, we present to you some of the rare traditions that are still practiced, even in this year 2022. Let's get to know them!

1. SNEAKERS HANGING ON LIGHT CABLES

It represents the territory of bands or popular groups in the area. It is understood as a reference to an area where there is excessive consumption of drugs and their respective commercialization. In addition, it can be an index of an enclosure plagued by constant robberies from passers-by or even from the neighborhood's own neighbors. Simply put, they are signs to indicate to visitors that they are entering a dangerous place dominated by criminals.

2. BOTTLES WITH WATER ON THE ROOFS

His explanation is one of the most curious. It is believed that placing them on the roofs allows to ward off birds and also to warn if there are tremors. When you fall, a sound will be generated that you can lift up even the sleepiest. If these are located on the edge of the house, near the doors, it is so that dogs and/or cats do not come close to urinating in those spaces.

3. WATER BAGS TO SCAVENGE FLIES

Although there is no scientific study that takes it as real, this custom, which has origins in Asia, helps to ward off flies. According to what has been said, the reflection of water in transparent bags generates an annoying glow for these insects, which already annoy with their sound and are harmful because of the diseases they can cause.

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4. CROSS-SHAPED SCISSORS UNDER THE BED

It is regarded as a powerful amulet against bad energy. Scissors are considered an object of great power because they are used to cut, separate or divide, they help to disassemble things and they never go back to the way they were before. Based on this definition, it manages to cut bad dreams such as nightmares, sadness, sorrows and everything you want to take away from your life. The shape it should have is linked to the cross where Jesus died.

5. NEWSPAPER AGAINST FEVER

Although it is not a hygienic practice, it does attract the attention of many. Some families use newspaper pages to cover chest and back when a person has a fever. The purpose is so that it absorbs sweat and the body is not moistened.

WHAT IS FROST 420-9000?

Although it is a popular activity in almost all of Latin America, Peru stands out for this curious fact. Do you know what Frost 420-9000 is? This is a number that appears painted on the sidewalks in busy streets of the country. Some theories commented on by Tiktok users indicate that it could refer to a point of delivery of illegal goods, such as drugs. They associate the number 420, which is a numerical term used by people who use marijuana, so if you read it in a piece of writing, it could be understood as an invitation to smoke.

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