{"id":2471,"date":"2024-03-21T16:22:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lostambos.com.pe\/colonial\/ica-international-harvest-festival-the-great-festival-of-our-grapes\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T19:51:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T19:51:26","slug":"ica-international-harvest-festival-the-great-festival-of-our-grapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lostambos.com.pe\/colonial\/ica-international-harvest-festival-the-great-festival-of-our-grapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ica International Harvest Festival, the great festival of our grapes"},"content":{"rendered":"

If for the Romans and Greeks the grape was a symbol of power, in Ica it is a representation of prosperity that is celebrated in the traditional Ica International Harvest Festival.\u00a0This will be the Bicentennial Edition, to be held at the city's Fairgrounds, and will feature a large number of activities, both for the specialized and general public, which runs from March 1 to 10 in the Ica region.\u00a0Get ready for an experience of Pisco, wine, wineries and all the cultural heritage of this incredible destination.<\/p>\n

One of the oldest traditions in Ica<\/h3>\n

Historically, before being known as the Vendimia, the first inhabitants of Ica already paid tribute to Pachamama, as well as the gods of water and fertility.\u00a0This was a religious ceremony of great importance for the residents, because they thanked the deities for the grape harvests, and also asked them for good production in the future.<\/p>\n

It was not until 1938 that Grape and Wine Week was established in the region, celebrated between February 26 and March 3, and its purpose was also to thank nature for its benefits.\u00a0They were days of dancing and singing in the agricultural fields of the various localities, in which a beauty queen was also chosen, and toasted with typical liquors based on grape distillate.<\/p>\n

Today, the International Harvest Festival of the Ica region is the ideal time to learn more about the process of making Pisco, our Denomination of Origin distillate, the exquisite wines and the traditional mistelas.\u00a0You will not find another event in the world where you can try all these Peruvian products, and learn more about their history and legacy.<\/p>\n

Unmissable activities<\/h3>\n

So that you can make the most of this tradition, these are the experiences in which we recommend you participate:<\/p>\n

1. Grape stomping<\/p>\n

This is your opportunity to become a \u201cpisador\u201d or \u201cpisadora\u201d and practice one of the oldest techniques for making Ica liquors.\u00a0In the past, the harvested grapes were placed in a space similar to an empty swimming pool, in which a group of people would step on the grapes to extract their juice.<\/p>\n

Grape stomping is one of the activities most anticipated by the public.<\/p>\n

2. Pisco Route<\/p>\n

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It is your opportunity to become a \u201ctaster\u201d for a day and learn about the varieties of our flagship drink.<\/p>\n

Have you ever wondered how Pisco is produced?\u00a0The most important distillate in our country has a very careful process for its production, from the sowing of the so-called \u201cpisquera grapes\u201d.\u00a0In addition, you will know the difference between the three varieties of Pisco: pure, acholado and green must.<\/p>\n

3.Participate in the traditional parade<\/p>\n

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Accompany the floats on this route of lights and local culture.<\/p>\n

Local traditions, music and more than 100 Ica dance and print workshops come together in this incredible activity, which is also a reflection of the interculturality of the towns in the region.\u00a0This year, the route begins in the Plaza de Armas and ends at the Campo Ferial.<\/p>\n

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  1. Route of the Winepresses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Accompany Se\u00f1orita Vendimia 2024, the queen of the festival, on her route through the different wineries, where she will do the traditional grape stomping and greet the entire audience.\u00a0You can also take the opportunity to visit and learn about the history of these traditional places.<\/p>\n

    Remember that you can access the entire activity program at this\u00a0link<\/a>\u00a0, and thus plan your visit and the experiences that we recommend here.<\/p>\n

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    1. Paso horse competition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It is impossible to miss this majestic sailor show, in which the paso horses participate, one of the most representative examples of culture in the country.\u00a0There will be 60 foals that will participate in this contest, who will have the most experienced barges from Arequipa, Lima and Chincha.<\/p>\n

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      1. National Afro-Peruvian music competition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The XV National Afro Dance Competition FIVI 2024 will bring together more than 300 participants on stage, who revalue that colonial legacy of our Afro-Peruvian roots, through the performance of majestic dances.\u00a0In addition to contemplating the performance of national exponents, it is the ideal setting to learn more about this incredible culture.<\/p>\n

        There are 20\u00a0activities<\/a>\u00a0that will take place during this festival, get ready and plan your itinerary to enjoy each of them!<\/p>\n

        A stop to eat and travel<\/h3>\n

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        The pallares in Ica have a sweet flavor and give a special touch to each recipe.<\/p>\n

        Taking into account that you are already in Ica, do not forget to taste its most emblematic typical dishes, such as a salad and chupe de pallares, based on one of its products that is most grown in the region, a dry soup with carapulcra, beans casting, the exquisite tiles, among others.<\/p>\n

        Furthermore, in the city you can find different tourist attractions such as the Huacachina lagoon, the mysterious town of Cachiche, the beautiful Church of San Francisco de As\u00eds, the different wineries, among others.\u00a0You choose where to start this tour, what we guarantee is an incredible experience.<\/p>\n

        March, the month of the grape harvest in Ica<\/h3>\n

        Given the importance of this input for the region, the cities of Pisco, Nasca and Paracas also have their own harvests.\u00a0Both start in a staggered manner, at the end of the festival in the city of Ica, and will have endless activities that we tell you about here so that this month you can live it to the rhythm of music, traditions and Pisco.<\/p>\n