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Features / archives for : art, culture, lifestyle
5 November, 2009 17:18:53
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."
3 November, 2009 11:02:42
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.
2 November, 2009 16:09:01
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.
28 October, 2009 12:54:53
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.
28 October, 2009 10:26:17
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.
20 October, 2009 16:20:46
On the Road
by
Walter Raffo
Walter Raffo, LivinginPeru’s independent security consultant, brings us all a reminder in his monthly safety column: what to do and what not to do while driving, especially while traveling long distances throughout Peru.
20 October, 2009 14:49:14
Shoes by Tio Panchito
Photos and Essay by
Rodney L. Dodig
As a person makes more friends once they are living in Peru it is only natural that eventually you become an extended member of that friend’s family. This is the manner in which I met Tio Panchito or Uncle Panchito as we would say in English. We were out for a late dinner one evening and in casual conversation with the family, I am still struggling with my Spanish; I discovered that he was a retired shoe maker. Jokingly I asked if he knew anyone that would be willing to make a pair of sports shoes for me. Tio Panchito lit up and stated that he would be quite willing to make the shoes for me himself. They told me that he was trained in Italy or by an Italian shoe maker; this is where my Spanish lets me down.
Rodney L. Dodig
As a person makes more friends once they are living in Peru it is only natural that eventually you become an extended member of that friend’s family. This is the manner in which I met Tio Panchito or Uncle Panchito as we would say in English. We were out for a late dinner one evening and in casual conversation with the family, I am still struggling with my Spanish; I discovered that he was a retired shoe maker. Jokingly I asked if he knew anyone that would be willing to make a pair of sports shoes for me. Tio Panchito lit up and stated that he would be quite willing to make the shoes for me himself. They told me that he was trained in Italy or by an Italian shoe maker; this is where my Spanish lets me down.19 October, 2009 16:07:29
Saturday Morning
ByLarry J. Pitman
It is quiet ---as it always is on a Saturday morning. The little street where we live is deserted. No cars and no people. The welcome silence is a tremendous contrast to the busy work days with so much activity and bustle. Now I can walk slowly down the middle of the street, and no one will honk at me. But more than that, I can easily enjoy the good part of walking --- the looking, listening and observing.14 October, 2009 12:34:14
Then and Now; a Pictorial Essay of Change: Part II
ByRodney L. Dodig
In part two of this series of articles with photo comparisons (you can read part one here), most of the changes are rather subtle. Unless examined closely, you might miss some of the differences between the two. Of course, you can see the signs of the modern world in the more recent photos.
Communication towers and a high rise or two show where none existed before, but the beautiful older Republican buildings built somewhere between 1919 and 1930 remain relatively unchanged.
13 October, 2009 09:55:34
The Simple Life
ByLarry J. Pitman
“Can I live a simpler life in Peru than I have in California?” Someone asked me this question while I was visiting in California recently.
I don’t remember my exact reply to this question, but it went something like this:
“The answer to your question is yes, no, and it depends.”
After that, I’m sure that this person will never want to speak to me again. The reason for the wishy-washy answer is that the question itself, while appearing simple, is actually pretty complicated.
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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
JimOnTheBeach says :
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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