Overview
- Official commemorations opened on Nov. 4 with a Misa y Te Deum at the cathedral, flag-raising and a civic procession with Army participation.
- The program continues on Nov. 5 with the 5:00 a.m. “Salida Mítica de Manco Cápac y Mama Ocllo” at the port and a 9:00 a.m. Parada Carolina led by Glorioso Colegio San Carlos.
- During the sesión solemne at the Municipal Theater, Ponce Roque announced the transfers and framed them as part of strengthening decentralized management.
- Cultural activities feature the “Sabores de mi Tierra” gastronomic festival, the Regional School Bands gathering and a gala night with wide community participation.
- Organizers underscore the 1668 relocation as the anniversary’s origin and Puno’s status as Peru’s folklore capital anchored by Lake Titicaca and the Candelaria tradition.