Living in Peru : your everyday companion

(LIP-do) -- Hundreds of residents of the district of Breña in Lima were able to enjoy diverse dishes today thanks to an international gastronomy festival organized by the municipality of the district and in mark of the V European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) Summit occurring this week in the capital city.

During the activities, children and their parents, couples and senior citizens went around the close to 30 stands--installed in the early hours at the Plaza de Armas--and savored free foods, beverages and desserts originating from different nations.

The varied dishes were prepared by students and masters of 30 schools in Breña, who also offered information on the history of each country which they were symbolically representing. Among them included Germany, Portugal, Italy, Chile, France, Peru and more.

Peru represented its cuisine by exhibiting dishes such as cebiche, arroz con pollo, papa a la huancaína, causa rellena de pollo and rocoto relleno; beverages served were chicha de jora and Pisco Sour.

"What we're looking for with this festival is that the residents of Breña learn a bit more about the other countries participating in the summit and show them the importance of the international meeting which is being hosted by our country," commented the Mayor of Breña, José Gordillo.

Later in the evening (19:00 hours), a special concert will take place in which traditional dances from the participating countries of the summit will be displayed. Singer Pepe Vásquez will be representing Peru.

News Source: Andina