Practices and meanings associated with the preparation and… (Peru)
Nomination: Representative List 2023
EN: Ceviche is a traditional culinary dish prepared with raw fish marinated in lemon, seasoned with chili pepper and salt and accompanied with local grown produce, which makes possible the existence of a quite large number of ceviche varieties
EN: Saint Peter’s Festivity, patron saint of artisanal fishers, is an annual celebration that takes place on June 29. This festival brings together the communities of artisanal fishers, who are in charge of the organization and have active participation as a sign of devotion
EN: Cooks of cultural spaces of ceviche preparation and sale (picanterías, ramadas, huariques, cevicherías, seafood restaurants). These spaces preserve culinary and representative knowledges and techniques from each region and use mainly local production, reinforcing thus food sovereignty
EN: There are culinary knowledges and techniques inherited from generation to generation for the preparation of ceviche at domestic spaces, which show the particularities and identity of the regions of the country
EN: Ceviche is consumed both on a daily and festive basis. It is a frequent consumed dish that is regularly associated to moments of celebration and social gathering
EN: Families of artisanal fishers of the Peruvian coast safeguard traditional fishing knowledges and techniques. These families have culinary knowledges for preparing ceviche as a dish for consuming at home and also for selling it on a smaller scale
EN: Local families farming produce regional products and safeguard knowledges related to the cultivation of specific varieties of inputs that are part of the ceviche. These families reinforce the continuity, appreciation and management of a rich biological diversity
EN: Traditional fishing families of lakes and rivers in the Andes and the Amazon, as well as aquaculture producers in Peru, are key main actors that provide fish, which is appreciated for its high nutritional value
EN: The diversity of ingredients associated with ceviche are the product of a long historical process sustained by various communities. It is transversal to the Peruvian territory, so it strengthens mutual appreciation and respect between different communities, groups and individuals
EN: The built of traditional boats, such as caballitos de totora and sailing boats, are knowledge and techniques related to traditional fishing that has been transmitted orally through generations through teaching and practice
