visit Huancavelica during one of their major annual festivals in
order to witness true traditional fiestas which include traditional costumes,
dances, foods, and ceremonies. A few of the festivals include: La Danza de
las Tijeras (around 22nd-27th of December) is a week of dances, ceremonies
and bull runs. El Baile de los Negros (around 18th of January until the 22nd
of January)is a week of dances, partying and traditional food. Semana
Santa (around the end of March and beginning of April) is the religious
holiday of holy week and Easter.
