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PERU TODAY
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Newsletter of the Peruvian Embassy in the UK |
No.6, September - October 2008 |
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Dear readers,
After some weeks off for summer season, 'Peru Today' returns with information to keep you updated with news and activities about Peru in the United Kingdom.
As for every issue, the Office of Trade and Investment has prepared its report on the most interesting economic news and investment opportunities. This last subject and its relationship with the
environment and society will be analysed by two recognised academics in two interesting talks in October and November. Check the calendar
of activities for dates.
Don't miss the lecture by Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who will be speaking about 'Latin American History and Literature' on 14th October at King's College.
For those interested in writing stories or essays in Spanish, Petroperu has launched a new edition of the COPE Prize. All works can be sent to the Peruvian Embassy. Find the link to
the bases of the prize in the Competitions section.
For film lovers, 'Cinema at the Embassy' will present the latest film of Francisco Lombardi 'Mariposa Negra' on 23rd October.
Enjoy this issue.
London, September 2008
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Peru adheres to OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises |
On 31 July the 30 Member States of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), comprised of the most advanced economies of the world, unanimously approved Peru's adherence to the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. |
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Peru is rising star for Manufacturing and Services Investment
according to PricewaterhouseCoopers
Peru is considered a rising star according to PricewaterhouseCoopers latest EM20 Index which
ranks emerging markets on how attractive they are for manufacturing and services investment.
In particular, it ranks sixth in the EM20 of the highest interest grade for investment in
industrial manufacturing. |
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PromPeru and Oneworld join efforts to promote tourism in Peru
Oneworld Alliance, which represents the most prominent firms in the airline business, is working in one of the biggest campaigns to attract visitors to Peru in partnership with the Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru).
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Peruvian Book ‘La Flor Morada de los Andes’ is selected for a Gourmand Award among the ‘Best of the best for the past 12 years’
In a ceremony that will be held at the Frankfurt Opera House on the next 14th October, the book ‘La Flor Morada de los Andes, Historia y Receta de la Papa y otros Tubérculos y Raíces’ by Sara Beatriz Guardia will be honoured with a Gourmand Award within the ‘Best of the best for the past 12 years’. |
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Baila Peru: first representatives of Peruvian Culture at Thames Festival Parade
Baila Peru would like to thank the organisers of the Thames Festival for giving the group the opportunity to be part of this important cultural event. |
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Peruvians recognized in photograph and art competitions
Architect Rafael Contreras has been awarded with a runner-up in 'Capture the Art of Concrete', a photographic competition organized by 'The Concrete Centre' and the magazine 'Building Design'. His work will be shown in an exhibition to be held on 10th November at the Hayward Gallery in Southbank.
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Artist Marco Carpio was selected to present his work 'Hyde Park' as part of the 'Threadneedle Figurative Prize' exhibition. His installation, a squirrel in a wooden box covered with concrete, was chosen from a total of 2700 works.
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Saturday 18th October, 12.00pm to 6.30pm: Anglo Latin America Fiesta
The Anglo Latin American Foundation, ALAF, is organising its annual fair of regional foods, drinks and music, arts and crafts, to support children's charities in Latin America. |
Tickets available online (www.alaf.co.uk) or at the door |
Kensington Town Hall, Horton Street, London, W8 |
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Thursday 16th October, 6.30pm: 'The Challenges of Peruvian Mining' by Rosemary Thorp. Organised by the Anglo Peruvian Society
Peru’s rich mineral deposits – gold, silver, copper – are a splendid basis for development. Yet, in the past century and the present, mining can create problems as well as solutions. Rosemary Thorp tells the exciting history and challenges of Peru’s magnificent mining sector and British involvement in it. |
Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PJ |
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Wednesday 26th November, 6.30pm: 'The InterOceanic Highway: benefit or tragedy for Peru?' by Tony Morrison
Hailed as one of the largest civil-engineering projects in Peruvian history, the TransOceanica will give access to the South American hinterland and link Peru and Brazil. But environmentalists fear that it will open Amazon resources to voracious Asian markets. |
Canning House, 2 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PJ |
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From 27th September to 26th October: 'Art in the flat' presents an exhibition of Latin American art at the Cobden Club
This exhibition will show works of Peruvian artists Evelyn Merino Reyna, Diego Alvarado, Jose Carlos Martinat, Marco Carpio, Joseph Firbas, Lizi Sanchez, Oswaldo Higuchi, Cesar Delgado Wixar and Luis Garcia Zapatero. |
To visit the exhibition please contact Claudia Trosso in advance to artintheflat@mac.com |
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Friday 10th October, 7.30pm: 'Encuentro sin fronteras'
Show of Andean and Latin American music, dance and poetry to commemorate the discovery of the American continent. |
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Booked in advance: £6 (Carlos Saldaña: tel. 07763462981, e-mail: cantiperu@yahoo.com) |
At the door: £8 |
Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DL |
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| Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October: photographic exhibition '28'
Fionn McCann's exhibition inspired by his trip around South America and his visit to the Elim orphanage in district of Santiago, Cusco-Peru.
St. Michael and John's, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland |
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Monday 13th October, 5.15pm: 'A conditional inclusion: noble indians, common indians, colored castas and slaves between the Tupac Amaru rebellion and independence'
Open Seminars series beginning with the lecture given by Scarlett O'Phelan-Godoy, Peruvian scholar and historian from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and Simon Bolivar Chair Professor for this forthcoming academic year 2008/2009. |
Centre of Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RX |
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Tuesday 14th October, 5.30pm: 'Literatura e historia en América Latina' ('Literature and History in Latin America') by Mario Vargas Llosa |
The renowned Peruvian writer will be giving a lecture in Spanish. |
King's College, The Great Hall, Strand Campus, London, WC2R 2LS |
Reservations are not needed. |
Enquiries: spanish@kcl.ac.uk |
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10th October to 2nd November: 'Culture Clash' exhibition
With the participation of Peruvian artists Gabriel Acevedo, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Fernando Gutierrez, Esteban Igartua and Marisol Malatesta alongside some other international artists. |
Working Rooms, Top floor, 242-248 Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DG |
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23rd to 28th October: photo exhibition 'They have a name Mister' by Freddie Branson |
This collection depicts the harsh realities many Peruvian children face everyday. All proceeds from this exhibition will go directly to fund the construction of boarding houses for these children, giving them their right to a real education. |
Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, Notting Hill, London, W10 5JJ |
Read more... |
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23rd, 27th, 31st October - 3rd, 6th, 11th November: 'Matilde di Shabran' with Juan Diego Florez |
Peruvian tenor will be performing after 12 years the role he played for his official operatic debut in 1996. |
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden |
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Thursday 23rd October, 7.00pm: Film exhibition
'Mariposa Negra' ('Black Butterfly') by Francisco Lombardi (118 min). Peru, 2006
In this occassion as special guest, Silvana Aguirre will be presenting her short film 'Esperanza' ('Hope')
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Free entrance
Limited seats. For booking, please contact 0207 2353 802 (ask for Vicky North from 10.00am to 1.00pm and from 3.00pm to 4.00pm) or send an e-mail to postmaster@peruembassy-uk.com (attention to Romy Gibu) |
Peruvian Embassy, 52 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SP |
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Friday 24th October, 7.00pm: 'Charity concert: Peruvian tenor Rudi Fernandez-Cardenas'
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With pianist Andrew Kingsmill. Organised by the Anglo Peruvian Society |
Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London, W1T 5DL |
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10th to 13th November: 'World Travel Mart 2008'
Four-day travel industry event that brings together buyers and sellers from all over the world to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business. PromPeru, the Peruvian Tourism Board, will be present as usual with a big stand where tour operators from Peru will offer a variety of tailor-made packages and promotions. |
ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL |
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24th to 26th September: 'III International Conference on Tourism and Handcrafts'
To analize strategies and policies for the development of the Tourism and Handcrafts industries, as a result of the agreement subscribed by Peru and the World Tourism Organization. |
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| Competitions |
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Canning House Essay Competition 2009 |
An opportunity to challenge the literary creativity in Spanish or Portuguese. The title of the essay for this year is 'The Latin American I most admire'. Works will be admited until 12th December 2008. |
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Cope Prize 2008
Literary competition in Spanish for narrators and poets promoted by the National Oil Company, Petroperu, that aims to promote the culture and the literary creativity. Works could be submitted in Peru until 5.00pm of the 19th December 2008. |
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| Investment opportunities |
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Proinversion's latest schedule for investment opportunities in public concessions
Real estate, transport, ports, airports, communications, sanitation and agriculture. |
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Investment opportunity in the integrated development of Peruvian Scallops Shells (Agropecten Purpuratus)
Mr Ricardo Gordillo Uribe, Director of the Company Tinku SAC, situated in the North of Peru, in the Bay of Sechura, Department of Piura, is searching for potential foreign investors interested in participating in the integrated development of Peruvian scallops shells (Agropecten Purpuratus) in a concession of 650.38 ha. The purpose of this investment is the export of this product; with a significant rate of return on investment.
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September 16th: 'The Prehistory of the Andes: Archaeology and Linguistics' at the British Museum |
A group of leading international scholars presented their talks to a large number of people who attended this event. |
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Friday 25th July: Celebration of the 187 anniversary of the Independence of Peru |
With a mass held in the Brompton Oratory and the after-reception, the Peruvian community and friends commemorated the 187 anniversary of the Peruvian Independence and its consolidation as a growing nation. |
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July 21st: conference on 'Natural Resources and Development in Peru' |
The Peruvian Embassy sponsored the conference organised by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). |
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July 19th: Paddington Bear at Hamleys! |
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Paddington Bear, Hamleys presented a full Paddington window display with a colourful group of Peruvian friends. |
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| Favourite Destination: TACNA |
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Tacna, possesor of a moderate climate, nice people, and with a strong economy flow, is located around 52 kilometres from the Chilean border. The department was the ancient home of the Aymaras who traded diverse coastal products like ají peppers, fish and shellfish. When the Spaniards arrived in the sixteenth century, the wine grape production spread to this area and that is the reason why you can visit the wineries of today's that produce excellent wines and piscos.
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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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© 2008 Peruvian Embassy in the UK |
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