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This article looks at the evolution of culture in Lima, Peru. According to the article, Lima has evolved over the centuries through its unique languages, literature and lifestyles. It notes that the city has managed to retain the flavor and legacy of its past, and many of its neighborhoods preserve...

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Publicado en:Americas Vol. 61; no. 1; pp. 6 - 14
Autor principal: Martínez, Elizabeth Coonrod
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Organization of American States Jan/Feb2009
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Sumario:This article looks at the evolution of culture in Lima, Peru. According to the article, Lima has evolved over the centuries through its unique languages, literature and lifestyles. It notes that the city has managed to retain the flavor and legacy of its past, and many of its neighborhoods preserve a distinct cultural personality. It observes increasing numbers of Peruvian who are relocating from rural areas to the capital, changing ethnic distribution of the city.