Protestants have increased. Aymara is spoken by a large amount of Indians. Spanish is the official language and in 1975, The Incan language, Quecha, became the second official language. Dance and music are also a part of Peru's culture.
Instruments are the reed quena or flute, the antara or panpipes, and the conch shells.
Popular stringed instruments are the violin, harp, and guitar. The most popular folk song is the yarivi, a love song. Peru's education has also gotten more important. Primary and secondary education in Peru is free. The age of children who go to school are 7 to 16 years old.