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18 November, 2009 12:26:04
Experience the Wonders of Peru...in Texas!
ByCindy Y. Rodriguez
If you were in Houston last weekend then you were sure to attend “Experience the Wonders of Peru” Houston Peruvian Festival in Houston, Texas filled with traditional dancing and folk music, authentic Peruvian food and a silent auction for tickets to Peru. Festival guests were invited to watch educational videos about Peru and learned when and how to travel to Peru.
Peruvian art exhibited was provided by GAMA ARTE along with vendors selling beautiful Alpaca and Pima cotton garments and jewelry.
The GAMA ARTE Association from Peru is a non-profit museum service organization committed to promoting art and culture and the preservation of Peruvian cultural patrimony.
Art exhibited included sterling silver art by first prize winners in the Patronato Plata del Perú Annual Pageant which has been taking place in Lima since 1997.
Peruvian art exhibited was provided by GAMA ARTE along with vendors selling beautiful Alpaca and Pima cotton garments and jewelry.
The GAMA ARTE Association from Peru is a non-profit museum service organization committed to promoting art and culture and the preservation of Peruvian cultural patrimony.
Art exhibited included sterling silver art by first prize winners in the Patronato Plata del Perú Annual Pageant which has been taking place in Lima since 1997.
17 November, 2009 12:00:39
A Motley Crew
By Larry J. Pitman
Motley. Defined as a mixture, especially of incongruous elements or composed of diverse, often incongruous elements.We expatriates are a motley crew.
To my mind this is nothing bad. In fact, I am glad to be called an expatriate.
I also welcome the diversity the word brings to my mind.
However, I do realize that I am claiming membership in a rather unusual community if that is what it is.
9 November, 2009 12:22:03
History of the Caledonian Society of Peru
By Jaime Tunstall
Scotsmen were among the first Britons to settle in Peru at the start of the Republic. They played an important role in the building up of foreign trade here and many of the old British business houses in Lima and Callao owed their origins to Scottish pioneers. The Caledonian Society of Peru was founded in Lima by Mr (later Sir) Arthur Grant Duff, at that time the British Minister in Peru.
Scotsmen were among the first Britons to settle in Peru at the start of the Republic. They played an important role in the building up of foreign trade here and many of the old British business houses in Lima and Callao owed their origins to Scottish pioneers. The Caledonian Society of Peru was founded in Lima by Mr (later Sir) Arthur Grant Duff, at that time the British Minister in Peru. The society was formed when he called a meeting at the Phoenix Club on the 29th August 1922. Over thirty members were enrolled. The objectives of the Caledonian Society of Peru, according to the Rules and By-Laws drawn up at the first meeting, are: “To foster Scottish National Sentiment, to promote the study of Scottish History, Literature and Music, and objects of interest to Scotsmen, and to render assistance to Scotsmen and women in deserving cases of poverty.”
26 October, 2009 15:02:22
Ica’s Patron Goes out on the Streets
El Comercio
Only a few times a year do Peruvians forget about their material worries to follow the path of faith. This time the protagonist of their religious devotion is the Lord of Luren, patron of Ica.
Since the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren is currently disabled due to the earthquake that occurred in Pisco in 2007, this year, a provisional chapel was set up for the celebrations and the scheduled masses.
Only a few times a year do Peruvians forget about their material worries to follow the path of faith. This time the protagonist of their religious devotion is the Lord of Luren, patron of Ica.Since the sanctuary of the Lord of Luren is currently disabled due to the earthquake that occurred in Pisco in 2007, this year, a provisional chapel was set up for the celebrations and the scheduled masses.
19 October, 2009 12:15:16
Hospital for Injured Saints
By Renzo Guerrero de Luna
For El Comercio
All kinds of saints arrive at 47 year-old Edwin Ramírez Mendoza’s house to entrust their souls to him. Most of the time they come during emergencies, after having had an accident. Some have broken legs, others burnt wooden faces, there are also some headless virgins and angels. There are, as well, some idols that have not suffered any kind of mutilation but are just looking to regain the splendor that they had decades ago.
Edwin welcomes them all in his restoration workshop that he has named the Hospital for Saints and tries to do his best to fix them. He is always guided – he says filled with emotion and raising his eyes to heaven – by the hands of God.
For El Comercio
All kinds of saints arrive at 47 year-old Edwin Ramírez Mendoza’s house to entrust their souls to him. Most of the time they come during emergencies, after having had an accident. Some have broken legs, others burnt wooden faces, there are also some headless virgins and angels. There are, as well, some idols that have not suffered any kind of mutilation but are just looking to regain the splendor that they had decades ago. Edwin welcomes them all in his restoration workshop that he has named the Hospital for Saints and tries to do his best to fix them. He is always guided – he says filled with emotion and raising his eyes to heaven – by the hands of God.
14 October, 2009 15:05:24
Toscana: A bit of Italy in Lima
ByKatrina Heimark
Photos: Carsten Korch
Just days after its opening, LivinginPeru.com had the luck to visit the store Toscana, located just minutes away from the Óvalo Gutierrez. The store is filled with beautiful photo albums, journals, boxes, desk sets, all covered with exquisite imported Italian paper.
Toscana has various designs and collections, many of which are especially elaborated for children, weddings, and also has designs that range from classic Italian prints to cloth prints taken from the Shipibo tribe in the Amazon.
There is something for everyone in this store, with prices ranging from 10 to 300 soles.
13 October, 2009 12:01:50
Señor Maíz: Cusco's Corn for the World
ByKatrina Heimark
This week LivinginPeru.com will begin a monthly publication on up and coming Peruvian products. This week we are focusing on the giant corn snack, Señor Maíz. Señor Maíz was developed by the businessman Edo van Hasselt five years ago.
A product that is now being developed for exportation, LivinginPeru.com feels that Señor Maíz has great potential to bring renown to Peru.
5 October, 2009 15:38:27
Welcome to Iquitos
By
Tom Schrieber
This week LivinginPeru.com will start a new monthly publication which will feature articles about life in various Peruvian cities and towns. This month we are featuring the jungle city of Iquitos, in an article written by Tom Schrieber. Tom is a freelance communicator, copywriter and events consultant. Hailing from Great Britain, he is currently working with indigenous communities in the Amazon.
Tom Schrieber
This week LivinginPeru.com will start a new monthly publication which will feature articles about life in various Peruvian cities and towns. This month we are featuring the jungle city of Iquitos, in an article written by Tom Schrieber. Tom is a freelance communicator, copywriter and events consultant. Hailing from Great Britain, he is currently working with indigenous communities in the Amazon. 28 September, 2009 09:53:23
Ready to Die
ByLarry J. Pitman
My journey to work is both pleasurable and dangerous.
Every day at exactly 6:00 PM Luis Alberto, my taxi driver, picks me up to make my way to the University. We usually take my favorite route, “the beach road”. I prefer this road for various reasons: the waves crashing on the beach give me a feeling of peace and tranquility; also I can often enjoy a beautiful sunset as we progress; and, finally, I love to watch the surfers practicing their art.
Those are the pleasurable parts of the journey. However, along the way we have several very great challenges.
19 August, 2009 14:06:44
Peruvian Cuisine is a Revelation
By
Ricardo Serra Fuertes
Taken from El Comercio
The maximum representative of Nestle, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, a company which sells over $100,000 million a year, arrived in Peru a few days ago to attend to various subjects: to speak about the opportunities and responsibilities of the businessmen in a globalized economy; the 125 year anniversary celebration of bilateral relations between Peru and Switzerland; and to hike the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca in Huaraz. We had the opportunity to talk to him about his vision on the long-term global situation and his experiences in Peru.
Ricardo Serra Fuertes
Taken from El Comercio
The maximum representative of Nestle, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, a company which sells over $100,000 million a year, arrived in Peru a few days ago to attend to various subjects: to speak about the opportunities and responsibilities of the businessmen in a globalized economy; the 125 year anniversary celebration of bilateral relations between Peru and Switzerland; and to hike the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca in Huaraz. We had the opportunity to talk to him about his vision on the long-term global situation and his experiences in Peru. Categories
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