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5 November, 2009 17:18:53 | in art, culture, lifestyle
Japanese Cultural Week in Peru
Text and Photos byIsabel Guerra
Opening the 37th Edition of the Japan's Cultural Week, the Japanese-Peruvian Cultural Center hosted a jazz concert by "Ritsuco Endo with Funky Ritsuco's Version!" band (aka FRV), which is currently on a Latin American tour.The band, whose tour is sponsored by the Japanese Foundation, presented a nice repertoire that included Endo's own compositions.
The concert also included their rendition of popular songs such as McCartney's "The Long and Winding road" and the widely known Blanco/Manzo's "Moliendo Café."
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4 November, 2009 16:26:05 | in society
Change is Coming...The Metropolitano in Lima
By
Maarten Warnaars
The daily chaos commuters face in Lima will abate slightly with the new modern public transportation system being constructed by Lima’s mayor, Luis Castañeda.
Over the past few week citizens of Lima have been escorted to the subterranean central bus station, below the Paseo de los Héroes Navales in the center of Lima, as a promotional scheme for Limeños to get to know the new project.
This subterranean bus station is part of the larger ambitious public transportation project, El Metropolitano.
Maarten Warnaars
The daily chaos commuters face in Lima will abate slightly with the new modern public transportation system being constructed by Lima’s mayor, Luis Castañeda. Over the past few week citizens of Lima have been escorted to the subterranean central bus station, below the Paseo de los Héroes Navales in the center of Lima, as a promotional scheme for Limeños to get to know the new project.
This subterranean bus station is part of the larger ambitious public transportation project, El Metropolitano.
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4 November, 2009 10:25:51 | in society
Why I Love Combis
ByKatrina Heimark
It isn’t a phrase one hears much in Lima. In fact, every time I say it, I get looks of disbelief from locals and foreigners alike. But, I love combis. There is something charming about dominating the public transportation system in Lima. Mastering the combis and micros is a feat, an accomplishment, a thing of pride.
There is something delightful, and oh so Peruvian, about the transit system of Lima.
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3 November, 2009 11:38:40 | in society
Living in Arequipa
ByMicah Cantley
This week LivinginPeru.com continues its monthly series featuring articles about life in various Peruvian cities and towns. This month we are featuring the second largest city in Peru, Arequipa, written by Micah Cantley.
Micah has lived in Arequipa with his wife and children since May of 2005.
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3 November, 2009 11:02:42 | in art, culture, lifestyle
The Other Story
By
Larry J. Pitman
How much do we know about the people around us, even those who may work closely with us?
Let us consider the case of two people I know in Peru.
The first is named Luis.
Here are some facts about him:
He grew up in a fishing village north of Lima in one of the poorest families in the town.
Larry J. Pitman
How much do we know about the people around us, even those who may work closely with us?Let us consider the case of two people I know in Peru.
The first is named Luis.
Here are some facts about him:
He grew up in a fishing village north of Lima in one of the poorest families in the town.
He claims to have forty-five brothers and sisters. Rarely seeing his father, he was raised by his mother.
He was a street-wise kid who sometimes got into trouble.
He was educated only to the fourth grade.
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3 November, 2009 10:32:26 | in society
An Open Window of Opportunities
ByAnikó Kraft
November will be a busy month for the Peruvian association “Una Ventana Abierta para La Mujer en el Mundo” (An Open Window for Women in the World) as it has organized not one, but two annual conferences this year. As a warm-up, 1000 women are expected to attend the November 7 event in the Lima Chamber of Commerce, covering their own costs and registration fees. For those more than 9000 micro and small enterprises who could not afford to pay the 30 soles registration fee, the association’ sponsors like Coca Cola, Concebir, Ajepe, Agua Cielo, etc are making sure that they are not left without leadership and skill workshops either. The second event will take place on November 28 in the Coliseo Eduardo Dibos, San Borja.
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2 November, 2009 17:41:45 | in society
Ayuda con amor – Another success story from Peru
By Carsten KorchPhotos by: Isabel Guerra
Many people believe that diplomats’ spouses enjoy a life of sipping wine, eating delicious lunches, drinking tea, and participating in receptions when they are not out shopping.Perhaps a few generally fit that description, but definitely not all of them.
And especially not here in Peru, where those I know work every single day to make a difference.
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2 November, 2009 16:09:01 | in art, culture, lifestyle
Then and Now; A Pictorial Essay of Change, Part 3
Photos and Essay by: Rodney L. DodigHistorical Photos and Content Edited by: José Perochena
In this my third set of pictures comparing the past to the present, we move closer to the heart of the historical center of Lima. Changes in this set of photos can range from dramatic to subtle and the stories and history of the places are better known in this series, compared to the others.
All of these photos are taken from the historical center of Lima.
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28 October, 2009 12:54:53 | in art, culture, lifestyle
The Shipibo-Konibo Nation Elect Their First Tribal Council in the Peruvian Amazon
ByMershona Parshall
On October 18, 2009 the Shipibo-Konibo nation elected their first tribal council consisting of an Apo (Chief) and four officers. The election of the Council of the Shipibo-Konibo was the culmination of the 2nd Congress of the Shipibo-Konibo held from October 16-18 at the Institute of Bilingual Education of Yarinacocha outside of Pucallpa, Peru. The goal of this historic and highly anticipated event was to establish an autonomous tribal government for the betterment of the Shipibo-Konibo peoples. There were 42 villages represented at the congress and nearly 300 Shipibo-Konibo in attendance.
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28 October, 2009 10:26:17 | in art, culture, lifestyle
Noche De Arte: A Review
ByAmber Eve Anderson
Noche de Arte. Four days. Eight hundred works of art. Nearly 400 artists. The largest exhibition and sale of artwork in the country. Benefiting those who need it most.This year’s results?
Ninety works of art sold on the first night alone, $200,000 in total sales up to this point, over 5,000 attendees, and at least nine charities to receive donations.
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Daniel Villon says :
6 November, 2009 16:23:11
I live in Lima and I am very confused, I am reading this very interesting article and I am wondering ... - In Shoes by Tio Panchito
Veronica Reilly says :
6 November, 2009 15:46:24
Hi - I just love your story as my husband and I experience a similar thing ourselves. We're kick ... - In Why I Love Combis
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6 November, 2009 14:54:38
I also am from the US. I lived the first 25 years in a place where there was no bus, or taxis, ...
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