In honour of the Bicentennial of Peru celebrations, a national holiday in Peru, the Peruvian Canadian Institute (PCI) at Huntington University hosted a virtual event, featuring two shorts films highlighting the vibrant culture of the South American country.
The Canadian National Launch of the celebrations, which took place on July 28, marks the 200 years that have passed since Peru became an independent republic. The country was under Spanish rule until 1821.
The two films shown as part of the celebrations are hosted on the YouTube Channel of the Embassy of Peru and were produced by the Ministry of Culture in Peru to mark the bicentennial.
The first film is ‘Lo mejor del Gran Teatro Nacional,’ and gives viewers the chance to experience the best shows from the last three years at the Gran Teatro Nacional, the main theatre and concert hall in Peru. Highlighting traditional Peruvian music and dances as well as folklore from across the country, the film also contains the tributes to composers Peruvian composers and singers Chabuca Granda and Alicia Maguiña, as well as the interpretation of great works of lyrical and universal ballet by Peruvian national casts. If you would like to view the film, click here.
Also available is “Episodio de la serie Más Rico dedicado al Ceviche peruano”. If you have a deep love for one of the most emblematic dishes of Peruvian cuisine, then you’ll love this film dedicated to ceviche. Hosted by Gastón Acurio, a well known Peruvian chef, with the preparation of ceviche by chef Tomas Matsufuji, the film examines the development and evolution of the dish, as well as ensuring sustainability of the fishery and agricultural resources. You can view that film here.
“This is a milestone anniversary year for Peru, and thanks to the Embassy of Peru to Canada our university and the Peruvian Canadian Institute have been afforded the opportunity to share a selection of amazing films, highlighting the vibrant arts, culture and cuisine of Peru, with our fellow Canadians as well as guests from across Latin America,” said the university’s chancellor, Bela Ravi, said in a news release. “We take great pride in having a role to play in Canada in bringing these stories to the forefront, as we join our Peruvian friends and colleagues in celebrating this national holiday.”
MPP Marc Serré is the founding chair of the Peruvian Canadian Institute and said he continues to be impressed with the work of the Peruvian Canadian Institute.
“Under the umbrella of the Bicentennial year, the PCI and Huntington University have hosted an international summit, signed educational partnerships with Peruvian universities, presented 25 Distinguished Fellowships, and continue to build meaningful relationships with leaders and experts in business, education, Indigenous relations and more,” said Serré in the release. “The Canadian National Launch of Bicentennial of Peru celebrations focused the spotlight on the amazing and diverse cultures of Peru, and fostered a sense of community spirit among Canadians and Peruvians during this exciting milestone anniversary.”
For more information about the Peruvian Canadian Institute, click here.
