The Chinese heritage in Peru/From Chifas to Tusans

In the 19th century, thousands of men crossed the Pacific Ocean from China toward an uncertain destination: Peru. They arrived as laborers—many enduring grueling conditions—yet over time, they planted something far deeper than just their labor. They brought traditions, flavors, beliefs, and a worldview that gradually became interwoven with Peruvian identity.Today, that heritage lives on in every neighborhood, in every dish of "chifa", in every surname, and in a story not always told with the depth it deserves. In this episode of "Crónicas al Sur del Río Grande", we explore Chinese immigration to Peru: its origins, its challenges, and the cultural legacy that forever transformed a Latin American nation.