This article covers cultural relations between India and Peru, commemorations of diplomatic anniversaries, the Indian cultural centre in Lima, yoga and Ayurveda, projects in Lima linked to Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, and the Indian community in Peru. The information comes from the MEA bilateral brief on India and Peru of June 2026.

Cultural Agreement and ICCR troupes

According to the MEA brief of June 2026, the two countries signed a Cultural Agreement in 1987. Troupes sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) have visited Peru and performed at prominent venues.

Recent ICCR-sponsored visits recorded in the brief include:

  • three cultural groups, Bollywood, Kalarippayattu and Odissi-Hindustani music, during FY 2023-24, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations;
  • a Kathak dance group in July 2024 and a Kathakali group in January 2025, in FY 2024-25;
  • a cultural Sitar group, on 10-12 August 2025.

The agreements listed in this guide's relations article include an Educational Exchange Programme.

Young leaders

A group of 06 young Peruvian leaders, including three Members of Congress, visited India from 20-29 May 2022 under ICCR's Gen-Next Democracy Network Programme.

Anniversaries and postal stamps

The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations was celebrated on 25 March 2013, when a special postal stamp depicting the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu was issued. A special event to commemorate the 55th anniversary was held during the Vice President's visit to Peru in 2018.

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, a Special Commemorative Postal Stamp was released by Serpost in August 2022. The Indian Mission conducted several commemorative activities in 2023-24 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and a special commemorative postal stamp was released by Peruvian Post on 14 March 2024.

Centro Cultural India

The Centro Cultural India at the Embassy of India conducts regular classes. The brief lists:

  • AYUSH lectures and workshops on Ayurveda and Yoga, with extension activities with regional organisations;
  • Bharatanatyam and Kathak;
  • painting;
  • Bollywood;
  • theatre for children.

The AYUSH Information Cell, supported by the Ministry of AYUSH, promotes Ayurveda and other Indian traditional systems of medicine.

International Day of Yoga

The International Day of Yoga (IDY) has been celebrated every year since 2015. The brief names the following locations among those used:

  • Machu Picchu;
  • the Caral Valley;
  • the Qorikancha Temple;
  • cities such as Lima, Cusco and Trujillo.

The 11th IDY was observed in June 2025 with 12 events in six cities of Peru: Lima, Paracas, Trujillo, Ayacucho, Puno and Iquitos. The principal event, at the Parque de las Leyendas in Lima, drew more than 1000 yoga enthusiasts.

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year with a series of activities and community events.

Gandhi and Tagore in Lima

Two places in Lima carry the names of Indian figures and have received Indian support. With Government of India assistance of US $26,222, an area in Lima named after Mahatma Gandhi was afforested. In March 2018, learning material and equipment worth US$18,780 were gifted to the Rabindranath Tagore School in Lima project.

The Indian community

The brief describes the Indian community in Peru as small, numbering around 500 including PIOs, and mainly engaged in business and trade. Some Indian nationals work with the Missionaries of Charity and other Christian organisations in Lima, Chimbote and Puno.

The Indian Association of Peru (IAP) celebrates Indian festivals in Peru.