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For the first time in Lima, Festival del Maple, will celebrate Canada’s 140th Anniversary

Lima, June 26th, 2007. – This July 1st, Canada will celebrate its 140th birthday and the Canadian Embassy in Lima will commemorate this important date with “Festival del Maple”: various events and activities for the whole family to enjoy from July 2 -7th.

The festival will officially begin on Monday 2nd with a flag raising ceremony at 10:00 am in 7 de Junio Park (in front of the City Hall) in Miraflores. On July 5th, Canadian mezzo-soprano Marie-Louise Bourbeau, will perform at the Ricardo Palma Cultural Centre in Miraflores. The concert, free of charge, will begin at 8:00 pm.

Starting on July 6th, Larcomar will open its doors to the festival. A maple tree will hover over a photo exhibit by Canadian artists that everyone will be able to view. Visitors will enjoy the sweet pleasure of savouring real Canadian maple syrup with waffles in Sofa Café and to listen to Bryan Adams, Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado, Alanis Morrissette and Celine Dion during "Maple Night" in Aura dance club.

To close the festival with a bang, The American & Canadian Association of Peru has organized a special lunch on Saturday 7th in La Dama Juana Restaurant in Larcomar. At night, the Color y Diversión Fiesta will be held in Mamá Batata.

Happy 140th Birthday Canada!

Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Event: Flag raising ceremony
Canadian Ambassador, Geneviève des Rivières, and the mayor of Miraflores, Dr. Manuel Masías Event will be present.
Time: 10:00 am
Place: 7 de Junio Park (in front of the Municipal Palace) in Miraflores

Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Event: Marie-Louise Bourbeau concert
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Ricardo Palm Cultural Centre of Miraflores, Av. Larco 770

Friday, July 6th, 2007
Event: Photo Exhibit by Canadian artists
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Larcomar

Friday, July 6th, 2007
Event: Maple syrup and waffles taste test
Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Larcomar

Friday, July 6th, 2007
Event: Canadian rock and pop
Time: Starting at 8:00 pm
Place: Aura Night Club, Larcomar


Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Event: ACAP Lunch
Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Larcomar

Saturday, July 7th, 2007
Event: Color y Diversión Fiesta
Time: 11:00 pm
Place: Larcomar