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Features / archives for : art, culture, lifestyle
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.
6 October, 2009 17:28:44
Documentary Soy Andina Premieres on PBS
ByCindy Y. Rodriguez
Unless you grew up in Paterson, New Jersey, you weren’t surrounded by ceviche or lomo saltado or even the comfort of knowing there were fellow Peruvian-Americans to reminisce with. Growing up in West New York, New Jersey was a completely different ballgame, in that I shared being Latino with fellow Cubans and Dominicans but that was it. To put it lightly, I was always the token Peruvian. No one completely understood the love and admiration for Eva Ayllon or why a lot of our food was purple or even how with all its faults, we loved our country to the core. You had to be Peruvian to understand. However, times have changed and now everyone can bask in the traditions and rich culture of Peru with the national public television premiere of “Soy Andina” on PBS this month.
6 October, 2009 11:56:49
Centro Ann Sullivan: Creating a Society of Inclusion for all Children
ByAnikó Kraft
In the past Noche de Arte (October 23-25), which is sponsored by the United States Embassy Association (USEA) supported, with funds raised by the event, the Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru, an International Organization of Education for children with different abilities. Starting 30 years ago as a class of 8 children in the garage of the founder Ms Liliana Mayo 30, CASP has grown into a friendly school with 400 students, changing their lives one day at a time.30 September, 2009 12:36:26
Sonidos Vivos: A Magical Concert in the Center of Lima
ByKatrina Heimark
Photos Courtesy of Sonidos Vivos
This past Saturday I had the pleasure of attending one of the most fantastic concerts I have ever seen. Sonidos Vivos, a group of 8 different international musicians, came to Lima to perform Peruvian music, but fusion style. The free concert surprised visitors to the Plaza de Armas in the center of Lima. A stage was erected along one side of the Plaza, and both those who were casual passers-by, and those who intended to see the concert could mingle and enjoy the music. With the yellow buildings, the palace and the church illuminated at night, and with the traffic noise almost non-existent (police had blocked traffic for a two block radius around the center); it was most definitely a magical moment for me.
28 September, 2009 12:05:18
Temporary Stay, Lasting Change
ByAnikó Kraft
The United States Embassy Association in Peru (USEA Peru) has been organizing its annual fund-raising event, Noche de Arte for 40 years now. This year's beneficiary organization will be the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), a day school designed to help and reintegrate children with "special abilities," who may have severe autism or Down syndrome.Following this introduction you may read an interview with Mr Charles Roe, President of USEA talking about the organization and his work. Next week Livinginperu will publish an interview with Ms Liliana Mayo, founder and President of CASP to see how Noche de Arte will make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and their families.
21 September, 2009 10:00:23
“A Three-Day Contemporary Art Museum”—Noche de Arte through the eyes of a Sponsor, Banco Continental
ByKatrina Heimark
Photos: Carsten Korch
Banco Continental, through its Foundation BBVA, has an intricate relationship with Noche de Arte this year. While they have sponsored Noche de Arte for the past 15 years, this year they have decided to increase their level of support. The bank’s headquarters will be the venue of the event from this October 22nd to the 25th.Carlo Reyes Ceste, General Manager of “Fundación BBVA Banco Continental,” explains that the bank’s desire to support Noche de Arte stems from the foundation’s goal promote culture throughout Peru.
The Foundation BBVA chose to champion Noche de Arte because “a country that cultivates art has higher expectations of development and fosters a spirit that is much more inclusive.”
The Foundation BBVA chose to champion Noche de Arte because “a country that cultivates art has higher expectations of development and fosters a spirit that is much more inclusive.”
15 September, 2009 17:54:28
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LivinginPeru.com is always on the lookout for a great stories, recommendations and photos about Peru! On a daily basis, thousands of tourists fly into Peru on their way to various tourist destinations like the Nasca Lines, Machu Picchu, the vast and beautiful rain forests, or many other places that are just as miraculous but perhaps not as well known. Our whole mission here at LivinginPeru is to spread the word so that the whole world knows Peru is the best place to visit, work, and live!
15 September, 2009 11:17:26
Selvamonos festival in Oxapampa, Coming Soon!
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Katarina Horrox
Katarina Horrox
The name says it all: SELVAMONOS!!! Let’s go to the jungle!!! And what better reason to go to the jungle than a Music and Arts Festival. A festival with some of the best musicians and artists that Peru has to offer.
14 September, 2009 13:59:42
Forty years of Noche de Arte
ByKatrina Heimark
Photos: Carsten Korch
“First,” says Fátima McKinley, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Peru, with enthusiasm and pride, “if you want to know about Noche de Arte, you have to know about USEA.” USEA is the United States Embassy Association and was created thirty years ago by US embassy employees.
It is a non-profit organization that is aimed at supporting charities and spreading the “good-will and volunteer-ism of the American people” throughout Perú.
USEA was created about 10 years after Noche de Arte began, and it held a pivotal role in the increasing importance and visibility of Peru’s largest and most important tribute to art.
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