Anyone with Asian features quickly stands out as a foreigner in most of Latin America. But not in Peru, where a large percentage of the population is of Asian descent.

The first Chinese and Japanese who left their countries for Peru trusted that their hard work would give them the chance to return home. Many decades later, their children and grandchildren are well integrated into Peruvian society. [Continue reading...]

Peru’s Foreign Minister Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde proposed to create a global fund to fight climate change at a tax rate of US$ 0.5 per barrel of oil at the annual high-level debate of the United Nations General Assembly.
According to Garcia Belaunde, this financial mechanism will support mitigation and adaptation to climate change impacts in developing countries.
This rate would be applied to meet the responsibilities throughout the entire oil production chain, including extraction, refining, and its direct and indirect uses.
Peru is being dramatically affected by the global warming effects, witnessing a rapid retreat of its tropical glaciers. There is a concern about the plans to provide enough water for its population.
It is essential to establish specific objectives on cooperation and technology transfer, and funds to develop projects that will alleviate [Continue reading...]

The second edition of the Mistura International Gastronomic Fair, one of the most important gastronomic events in the world which will be held from September 24 to 27 in Lima, expects to receive up to 300,000 national and foreign people.
The fair will take place at Parque de la Exposicion and will contribute to promote the good taste of Peruvian food prepared in both exclusive restaurants and in “Carretillas” (Food Stands); and at low prices.
Famous chef and President of the Peruvian Gastronomical Association (Apega) Gaston Acurio said that 35 restaurants and 100 “Carretillas” from different parts of the country will participate in Mistura Fair.
“In Carretillas we found the guardians of our tradition and without them, we as cookers do not exist. It is so important the figure of a woman who prepares “Anticuchos” (Beef [Continue reading...]

The Andean town of Machu Picchu, which houses the famous Inca citadel bearing the same name, will celebrate its 68th foundation anniversary with a series of activities including a serenade, a fireworks display and an artistic show.
The local municipality said the activities will begin on September 30 with a children’s show, a parade and a serenade in which local artists and the Hermanos Yaipen band will participate.
A fireworks show called “Noche de Luces” will be put on Thursday, October 1, at midnight in Machu Picchu town.
Anniversary activities will run through the day and will include a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a school parade and a mass to be attended by local authorities.
According to the municipality, a series of bands will perform on October 2 to officialy close this year’s celebrations.