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A group of women came to Lima all the way from the Peruvian highlands dressed in their traditional polleras and ponchos.

From Time • Sep. 14, 2016

Entrance was free, as was a Spanish-speaking guide: We learned about the festival and its founder, Mr. Zárate, and viewed examples of the intricate embroidered polleras, dresses produced locally and used in the festival.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2016