What happened on April 22? This date is marked in the historical calendar of our country by a series of events that happened, as well as the birth of national heroes and celebrations that have been held over the years.
It is important to remember them in order to know the facts of great value that formed the Peru we know today. On this occasion, events that originated in Junín and Arequipa stand out. In addition, the birth of José Abelardo Quiñones and the feast of Our Lady of Chapi are commemorated. Find out what other events mark this date of April's ephemeris.
WHAT IS CELEBRATED ON APRIL 22?
These are the events that star this day. It is a date to remember, celebrate and pay tribute to those events that have shaped our identity as a country and society.
International Earth Day: since 1970 this date has been marked with the aim of raising awareness of the fragility and finiteness of our planet, as well as mobilizing decision-makers and citizens towards environmentally responsible actions. In the case of Peru, it has been held since 1990, initially at the initiative of non-governmental organizations, today as an expression of the general interest.
Anniversary of the Three Heroes of Sicaya (Junín): 140 years have passed since Vicente Samaniego Vivas, Enrique Rosado Zarate and Tomás Gutarra Solis, were cruelly killed by Chilean soldiers, who wanted to take over the Huancas lands.
Feast of Our Lady of Chapi in Huancayo (Junín): it is an expression of cultural and social identity, which has great significance for the dissemination of traditional values of popular religiosity transmitted from generation to generation orally through language, popular knowledge and ancestral knowledge.
Birth of Peruvian singer and bolerist Lucho Barrios: he was one of the most popular and renowned Peruvian singers, who performed waltzes and boleros that made Peru and Latin America sigh. His musical beginnings date back to the 1950s. One of his first successes was the recording of the waltz “Juanita” that catapulted him to fame.
Death of the national composer Felix Pasache
Hostage rescue in Operation Chavín de Huántar: we remember the military feat that allowed the rescue of 72 hostages in 1997 by MRTA terrorists and is considered one of the most successful in the world.
Defenders of Democracy Day: this is a tribute to the members of the Armed Forces, the Peruvian National Police who were injured or disabled as a result of the fight against terrorism, as well as to the military, police, graduates of the Armed Forces and citizens who in the fight against subversion eminent services to the Nation.
Anniversary of the birth of José Abelardo Quiñones: He began his life as an Officer in the Aviation Squadron No. 4 of Ancon and soon after he was transferred to the XXI Fighter Squadron. By Supreme Resolution No. 65 of January 28, 1940, he was promoted to the class of Lieutenant of Aeronautics. Being in Chiclayo as a Pilot Fighter Officer and on the occasion of commemorating Aviation Day in September 1941, he was part of the group of paratroopers, which for the first time in our history and in South America held a magnificent demonstration.
Anniversary of the district of Sabandía (Arequipa)
WHAT ARE THE HOLIDAYS IN 2022 IN PERU?
It is important to note that there are no holidays in February, March and September. But, unlike non-working days, these will depend entirely on the government, which is run by President Pedro Castillo. The official announcement of these is made by the State platforms and is announced in the newspaper El Peruano.
April
Thursday 14 April: Holy Thursday
Friday, April 15: Good Friday
Sunday, April 17: Resurrection Sunday
May
Sunday, May 1: Labor Day
June
Wednesday 29 June: Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Julio
Thursday 28 July: National Holidays
Friday 29th of July: National Holidays
August
Tuesday, August 30: Santa Rosa de Lima
October
Saturday 8 October: Angamos Naval Battle
November
Tuesday, November 1: All Saints' Day
December
Thursday, December 8: Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 9: Battle of Ayacucho (public sector)
Sunday 25 December: Christmas
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