Día de la Canción Criolla

The Día de la Canción Criolla is a Peruvian festivity celebrated yearly on October 31. The event celebrates the criollo culture of Peru. It was established on October 18, 1944, by the President Manuel Prado y Ugarteche.

History
The celebration was established, by supreme resolution of October 18, 1944, to be celebrated on October 31 of each year, to coincide with the feast of the Lord of Miracles. It was promulgated by President Manuel Prado Ugarteche and the Minister of Education Pedro M. Oliveira. It was also promoted by Carlos A. Saco, who was director of the newspaper El Comercio.