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TWELFTH INTERNATIONAL CAJON AND PERCUSSION FESTIVAL AT CULTURAYMI
Milco shone brightly at the Fun Fest stage of Parque de la Exposición.
The traditional cajon performance of the 12th International Cajon and Percussion Festival, “Rafael Santa Cruz”, took place yesterday as part of Culturaymi. It was attended by thousands of participants among amateur and professional musicians who performed many Peruvian rhythms.
Milco, the Lima 2019 Pan American Games official mascot, was the guest of honor at this emblematic meeting. He shone brightly at the Fun Fest stage of Parque de la Exposición and impressed the audience. Through a tutorial posted on social media, Milco showed a sequence of panalivio, landó, afro and festejo rhythm patterns, genres that were performed last night.
The participants of the great cajon performance listened carefully to Cris Aquije’s instructions. He introduced the percussionists Edu Campos, Eduardo Balcázar, Pepe Santa Cruz, Andree Liendo, Cata Robles and Jair Santa Cruz (Rafael’s son). All these performers, as well as Marco Oliveros, Leslie Patten, and Rocío Nicasio, guided the participants to play synchronously.
Kimbafá and Ensamble Perú Fusión dance crews brought along a surprise to the festival by performing at the stands of the amphitheater.
The public attendance to Culturaymi is increasing, there were almost 16,000 people last Saturday at the cultural festival. Culturaymi offers an attractive cultural and entertainment program, alongside the Pan American Games, drawing the attention of various spectators. Culturaymi, and all its activities, is completely free of charge.