promociones

In Peru, school ends in December and preschool, primary school, and secondary school celebrate their graduation. Here, they call it “promotion.” Being my second December in Peru and my second round of promotions, I really have noticed the significance of these ceremonies for the kids and their families. The whole family attends the ceremony, the kids get all dressed up and each brings a date (it is kind of like a combination of US prom and graduation, plus a lot more food and alcohol). Here are some pictures from the promotions in my town from high school, elementary school, and preschool.