October in Lima, is known as el mes morado, the purple month. The color purple is worn by the faithful who follow the most adored religious image in Peru: El Señor de los Milagros, the Lord of Miracles. El Señor de los Milagros is an image of Jesus Christ that is unique to Peru. El mes morado, is an important event not only for Lima, it has now spread throughout the entire country.
A colorful parade begins the celebrations where a giant image of El Señor de los Milagro is carried through the streets following by thousands of people singing and dancing. Many residents of Lima who do not participate in the procession, dress in purple in honor of the patron of the city.
The celebration is not a only a spiritual event. During the festivities, you can try a variety of local dishes cooked specially for the holiday. The special food of October in Lima is the most famous Peruvian desert, Turron de Dona Pepa. Turron is a nougat candy, prepared from eggs, butter, sugar, flour, anise and fruit syrup.
Anticuchos, grilled meat on a skewer, are another popular food during the month of October. They are also one of the most popular street foods available in Peru.
Pumpkin fritters, picarones, are another street food eaten during the celebrations. Picarones are made of squash or pumpkin dough and sweetened with chancaca, raw cane sugar melted into a syrup. Listed below is a video of the El Señor de los Milagros celebrations where you can see and hear the passion of this celebration. (You'll just have to travel to Peru to taste the delicious food!)
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