Peru Carnival day. It is usually celebrated in February and is the week before Lent. Its roots lie in the Catholic faith, which was brought over from Spain during colonization. Today, it is one of the most celebrated holidays in all of Peru and throughout Latin America. There is lots of dancing, bright costumes and plenty of good food.Learn how to dance salsa, create a mask, Peruvian sash, Peruvian bag and many other fun Peruvian events.