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Peru's Lambayeque Breaks Record with 1,300kg 'King Kong' Sweet
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Peru's Lambayeque Breaks Record with 1,300kg 'King Kong' Sweet

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lambayeque, Peru, broke a record by preparing the largest "king kong" sweet in the country, weighing 1,300 kilograms and measuring 12 meters long.
  • Approximately 8,000 portions of the traditional sweet were distributed for free during the closing ceremony of the Traditional King Kong Week.
  • Fifteen local companies collaborated to create the giant dessert, which features layers of cookie, manjar blanco, pineapple, and peanuts, promoting regional gastronomy and tourism.

The city of Lambayeque in Peru has set a new national record by creating the largest "king kong" sweet, a popular regional dessert. The colossal sweet weighed an impressive 1,300 kilograms and stretched 12 meters in length, captivating thousands of attendees at the closing ceremony of the Traditional King Kong Week.

During the event, held at the Marcavalle sports complex, around 8,000 free portions of the giant king kong were distributed to the public. This culinary feat was achieved through the collaborative efforts of 15 renowned local companies specializing in the production of this iconic dessert.

The king kong itself is a layered confection featuring cookie wafers filled with manjar blanco (dulce de leche), pineapple, and peanuts. Its creation brought together local authorities, entrepreneurs, and visitors from across Peru, highlighting a ten-day celebration dedicated to Lambayeque's gastronomy and traditions.

Natalio Cruz Tiquillahuanca, president of the organizing committee, emphasized that the 2026 edition of the event was a success due to strong coordination between public and private entities, including the Provincial Municipality of Lambayeque and the Regional Government. He noted that the celebration not only promotes Lambayeque's signature product but also significantly boosts regional tourism and commerce.

The festivities concluded with cultural performances, including a rendition of the "King Kong de Lambayeque" marinera dance and the traditional "danza de las sogas" (rope dance), adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the closing day.

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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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