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Ester Cecilia Montepeque Berthet
COUNTRY
Peru
COSTUME
MARINERA NORTEÑA
Costume Provided by
Roots Peruvian Folk Dance
The Marinera Norteña is a quintessential dance and symbol of Peru, known for its intricate, elegant, agile, joyful, and vibrant rhythms. This dance holds a special place of prominence along the coast of Peru.
The Northern Marinera is a captivating couples’ dance, celebrated for its agility, grace, elegance, freedom, happiness, and spontaneous expressions, all of which convey a heartwarming conversation throughout the performance. This dance is characterized by the lady’s playful flirtation, brimming with her wit and intelligence, while her gallant partner accompanies and passionately courts her. On certain occasions, another captivating element takes centre stage—the inclusion of the paso horse. In this spectacle, a skilled Chalan knight, astride a horse, gracefully guides the steed through a dance, endeavoring to capture the heart of his enchanting partner.
The ladies’ attire is a reflection of their respective towns (Moche, Huanchaco, Trujillo, Piura, Catacaos, Monsefú, Paita, among others), each contributing its unique sewing, embroidery, or locally sourced fabrics.
The women wear long skirts and blouses adorned with delicate lace. The skirts feature numerous pleats that elegantly expand when in motion, often layered over several petticoats. Ladies usually tie their hair up, are adorned with colorful flowers, and often dance barefoot. The handkerchief worn by the woman is embroidered and showcases special designs during significant competitions. Furthermore, no outfit would be complete without gold or silver jewelry, with many pieces handcrafted by skilled artisans.
For men, impeccable trousers are the norm, with a dominant palette of white or black, complemented by a linen sash and, in most cases, a crisp white shirt.
