Halloween?

About 10 or 15 years ago, Peru decided that they needed a Peruvian holiday on October 31st, since other countries had Halloween (or day of the witch, as the say here.) One of Peru's favorite traditional singers died all those years ago on Oct 31, so this day became "El Dia de la Cancion Criolla." It is celebrated with concerts, food and dancing to this type of music. Some of the young people observe Halloween at the discotechs, but most of Peru celebrates with Criolla music. We didn't do too much to celebrate either holiday. However, I watched some videos of Criolla music and some friends tried to teach me to dance salsa. It didn't work, but at least I tried!