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LIMA LIVES THE SPIRIT OF THE PARAPAN AMERICAN FLAME DURING FIRST DAY OF ROUTE
Lima has the streets illuminated with the spirit of the Games, leaving an atmosphere of celebration, which will lay the foundations for a more inclusive society.
The streets of the “City of Kings” were full of people dressed in red and white, as part of the first day of the Parapan American Torch relay, reflecting a feeling of brotherhood among people of Lima.
On the first day, the Parapan American Flame toured the districts of Santiago de Surco, San Borja, Surquillo, Miraflores and Barranco. Each district celebrated and showed the most outstanding idiosyncrasy of Lima.
It was an amazing itinerary of 53 kilometers across the districts, where neighbors tirelessly cheered on the torchbearers.
Many fans tried to emulate the skill of an Olympic long-distance runner and joined some stretches of the Parapan American route. They waved the flags to the beat of songs like “Arriba Perú” or “Cómo no te voy a querer,” that provided a musical touch to the route, generating an atmosphere of joy that will leave a mark in the memory of Peruvians.
In addition to the 120 torchbearers, it should be noted the presence of Giancarlos Cassasa, mayor of Surquillo, who joined the caravan of people during the Parapan American torch route across his district. The mayor emphasized that the Flame has enabled the promotion of Paralympic values through his district.
“The Flame leaves us a message of unity and joy to all the neighbors, promoting the sport activity as a motor for the transformation of the community and to feel proud to be Peruvians, so let’s all play in Lima 2019!”
In this sense, the residents of these five districts claimed their status as hosts, creating an atmosphere of fellowship and celebration to receive with enthusiasm the emblem of the biggest sports event in the Americas, which will leave as a legacy the foundations for a more inclusive society.