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PERU TODAY |
Newsletter of the Peruvian Embassy in the UK |
No.4 June 2008 |
Dear readers,
Welcome to a new edition of Peru Today.
June is a significantly cultural month for Peru. Firstly, one of the dearest members of the Peruvian community is celebrating his birthday: Paddington Bear, the little bear from ‘Darkest Peru’, is 50 years old and to celebrate this event different activities have been programmed for the next few weeks. Check our Events Calendar.
Baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato chips…no, this is not a gastronomic exhibition but an interesting journey through the history of the ‘humble’ tuber. As part of the celebration of the International Year of the Potato, the Peruvian Embassy and the International Potato Centre bring to London the itinerant exhibition ‘The Odyssey of the Potato’. The voyage starts the 13th of June and continues until the 22nd of June at the Hay’s Galleria.
The creativity of four Peruvian architects can be appreciated during the London Festival of Architecture (20th of June to 20th of July). Come and see the avant-garde proposals of this group of young professionals for the expansion of Lima.
Finally, do not miss the interview with the ‘piscologo’ Johnny Schuler, who with his expertise on the subject, talks about the first participation of Pisco in the wine and spirits fair, Distil 2008.
Enjoy this issue.
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Successful participation of Pisco in international fair London Distil 2008
With a reception offered by the Peruvian Ambassador to Pisco producers, who travelled to London to participate in the fair, Pisco successfully finished its participation in Distil 2008.
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Declaration of Lima was signed at the closing of the V Summit of Heads of State and Government LAC-EU
An important step for both regions marked the V Summit LAC-EU with the Declaration of Lima signed by the Government representatives, where they reafirmed their commitment to work together for promoting sustainable development that integrates economic and social development with the protection of the environment within a framework of international cooperation.
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Poverty in Peru reduced by over 5% in 2007
Approximately 1 million 380 thousand persons were lifted out of poverty last year according to the annual survey published by the National Institute for Statistics (INEI). Poverty in Peru dropped by 5.2% in 2007 and currently stands at 39.3%.
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Friday 25th July, 7.00pm: Celebration of the 187 years of the Independence of Peru |
The Consulate General of Peru invites the Peruvian Community and friends to the mass and cocktail to celebrate the national day. |
The Oratory, Brompton Road, London, SW7 2RP |
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Last weekend to visit 'The Odyssey of the Potato'
This traveling exhibition that illustrates the history, evolution and impact of the potato in today's world. Ends: Sunday 22nd June. |
The Hay's Galleria, 1 Battle Bridge Lane, Southwark, London, SE1 2HD |
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13th June to 6th July: 'Poetic License' with the participation of Peruvian artist Marisol Malatesta
Peruvian artist Marisol Malatesta comes back with a new exhibition alongside 14 artists whose paintings, drawings, video and photography have been inspired by poems. There will be a special event on the 27th June. |
Crimes Town, Yoakley Road, Stoke Newington (Church Street) |
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50th Anniversary of Paddington Bear: there will be plenty of activities to celebrate Paddington's birthday. |
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'Bring your bear': Action Medical Research will raise money for its charity 'Touching Tiny Lives' |
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'Paddington Peru Competition': PromPeru, the Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board; HarperCollins; Cox's & Kings and Borders bookstore have launched a competition to win a family trip to 'Darkest Peru'. Competition closes: 11.59pm Monday 30 June 2008. |
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22nd June to 3rd August |
'Paddington's window display': Hamleys will host a fantastic window display with Paddington Bear. |
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25th June |
'Paddington's party': it will take place in Paddington Central at lunchtime. Schools will be invited to the party, which includes celebrities reading Paddington's stories, free lunch boxes and a possible appearance from the Bear. |
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28th June |
'Paddington at Harrods': Paddington will be making a special appearance at Harrods. |
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Paddington Bear website: www.paddingtonbear.co.uk |
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20th June to 20th July: 'London Festival of Architecture 2008'
A celebration and exploration of the city's buildings, streets and spaces with the participation of 28 foreign embassies which will present the best of architecture from their countries around the Festival theme: Fresh! |
Peruvian project at the 'Portable Gallery': Peruvian Embassy, 52 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SP |
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June 3rd: Presentation of 'Paddington Here and Now', the latest book of Michael Bond |
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Paddington Bear, the Peruvian Embassy and the Editorial Harper Collins presented the latest book of the series of Paddington Bear: 'Paddington Here and Now' (2008) by the author Michael Bond, who received a Peruvian passport for Paddington from Peruvian Ambassador, Ricardo V. Luna.
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May 16th: Evening with Cuban Rhythms |
More than 60 people enjoyed the evening of 'Cuban Rhythms', the first of a series of workshops on Latin American dances organised by the Association of Cultural Attaches of Latin America, Spain and Portugal.
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| Interview of the month: Johnny Schuler, president of the National Guild of Taster of Peru |
‘Pisco has made its debut in London with an undoubted success’
From 20th to 22nd May, Pisco was presented for the first time as category at the world's first trade event of spirits brands, London Distil 2008, where our national drink impressed participants with its versatility, variety and quality. Peru Today spoke to Johnny Schuler, President of the National Guild of Taster of Peru, about the success of the introduction of Pisco into one of the most competitive markets in the world.
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| Destination of the month: CERRO DE PASCO |
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The terrain of Pasco is rich and diverse with two well-differentiated eco-regions: highlands characterized by its high mesas and cold mountains and the upper jungle with dense vegetation and high humidity. The capital, Cerro de Pasco (4,338 masl) is located in a predominately mining district. The Huayllay Stone Forest National Sanctuary is just forty-five kilometers from Cerro de Pasco. It is a State protected natural area possessing fascinating rocky formations and beautiful lakes.
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Prepared and edited by |
the Peruvian Embassy in the UK |
52, Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SP. Tel. 0207 235 1917 Fax 0207 235 4463 |
www.peruembassy-uk.com |
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