The municipality of Lima has organized activities for International Women’s Day in order to honor their role in the Peruvian society.
The first activity will be today, Wednesday, 6th, at “Parque de la Muralla”, 4:30 p.m. There will be a community meeting in which girls and women from various zones of Lima will have the opportunity to express themselves and debate their role in society.
Tonight, the actress Norma Martínez will be performing the show “Solo cosas geniales”, at 7:30 p.m. in the Art’s Square of the Municipal Theater.
On Thursday 7th, there will be a fair to exhibit products elaborated by women in workshops, at “Parque de la Exposición” from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the venue, information modules will let assistants know more about free services offered by municipality and other institutions in favor of victims of gender violence.
In addition, the fair will provide general medicine attention, alongside analysis of glucose, cholesterol, and hemoglobin. Also, orientation and counseling related to cancer, reproductive health and nutrition will be available.
The same day, the film “Coraje” (Courage) will be presented in the Art’s Square of the Municipal Theater, entry will be free. The movie, directed by Albert Durant, tells the story of the civilian leader of Villa El Salvador, María Elena Moyano, who faced subversive groups.
Finally, on Friday 8th, women (and general public) can assist to a panel to debate and inform themselves about the law against gender violence in San Andrés’ police station, at 4:00 p.m. At the same time, in Central Station of “El Metropolitano” will be the scenario of a reading of poetry written by women.
The main event will be this Friday, 8th, in “Circuito Mágico del Agua”, starting at 3:00 p.m. In this event, people can enjoy musical shows, ballet and other performances. In the largest fountain, commemorative phrases will be projected.
A 5K race and a Cultural Festival complete the program.
