Santiago de Huamán

Santiago de Huamán, simply known as Huaman (from Quechua: Waman meaning 'hawk') is a traditional village in Trujillo, Peru; it is located in the western part of the city in Víctor Larco Herrera.

[1] It is a religious festival that attracts pilgrims and tourists who visit the historic church of Santiago de Huaman.

The celebration of the festival takes place from 13 to 27 May in honor of the Lord of Huaman; novenas, rosaries and confessions are offered by the faithful devotees.

On the event's main day, special celebrations are performed including flag hoisting, a solemn mass held by the Archbishop of Trujillo, a procession with the sacred image and the entrance into the church with a band of musicians.

According to tradition, some fishermen went to the old beach known as La Bocana and found three chests that they managed to pull to shore.