CARLOS NEUHAUS: “WE CANNOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THE PERUVIAN CULTURE”

Culturaymi, the Lima 2019 cultural program, reopens its doors on Saturday, August 24 at Parque de la Exposición, with great artistic and cultural events, including well-known musicians and artists, this time as part of the Parapan American Games.

Carlos Neuhaus, president of COPAL, stated that “Peruvian culture is so rich and diverse that we cannot miss the opportunity to show it, as in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Pan American Games, the Parapan American Games opening ceremony will not be the exception.”

Neuhaus hopes that this great cultural program reaches as many people as possible. “We want Culturaymi to remain alive and with a massive attendance at Parque de la Exposición, a place with a lot of history, as in its previous edition that attracted over 400 thousand visitors.”

Juan Antonio Silva, Lima 2019 Communications, Commercial and Marketing manager, highlighted the contribution that Culturaymi makes to the community through sport. “In these Parapan American Games, Para athletes will demonstrate courage, determination, equality and inspiration and Culturaymi is the ideal showcase of all the best of Peru.”

At the press conference, Peruvian folk singers Dina Páucar and Dilbert Aguilar also spoke. They are the Fun Fest stage headliners on Saturday 24. On the same day, we will see Daniel F, Larah Nuh, Outsiders and Barrio Calavera on another stage of Culturaymi (the “Milco” stage).

Other artists who will take part in Culturaymi are: Danitse, Cosa Nuestra and Laguna Pai (August 25); Frágil (August 26); Pamela Rodríguez, Voz Propia and Cementerio Club (August 28); Chuquisengo & Madueño, Elyyella (Spain), Gaia and Mar de Copas (August 29); Damaris and Novalima (August 30) and Son Tentación, Ray Callao and La Sonora Patronal (August 31).

Culturaymi will also offer the Cantos del Ande show by the Peruvian National Children’s Choir. It is directed by Mónica Canales and is made up of musicians from the National Folkloric Ballet and special guests such as Diosdado Gaitán and Hatun Killa.

Additionally, the following shows are scheduled: Faith and Devotion: Mamita Candelaria (dance), La Gran Orquesta de Orquestando - Minedu (music) and Hijas de la Luna, Hijos del Sol, directed by Rebeca Ráez (dance and music).

Culturaymi, Parapan American Games edition, offers a variety of spaces for talented people to show their creativity.  The different shows will take place in the Fun Fest and Milco zones. There will also be activities at the Culturaymi auditorium, the Lima 2019 stage, in the China fountain and the MALI and MET museums, interconnected with Parque de la Exposición, which has been specially equipped with Braille signage system and is totally accessible to people with impairments.

You will find theater, dance, cinema, performances, exhibitions, book presentations and much more in Culturaymi, an amazing cultural celebration in Lima, as part of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games, from August 24 to 31, starting at 11:00 until the end of the main artistic show. Parque de la Exposición (Av. 28 de Julio and Garcilaso de la Vega). Access is free.