WASHINGTON (AP) — Peru's artists, cultures and famous foods are being featured in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival this year on the National Mall as the South American nation aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange. Part of the Peruvian showcase will be staged inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, which will also host a new exhibition on the Inca trail. Pachamama, or mother earth, presents Peru's connections to nature and 12 communities ranging from fishermen to dancers. Luis Miguel Castilla, Peru's ambassador to the U.S., said visitors may be surprised to discover Peru's fusion of cultures, which includes influences from Africa, China and Japan, along with its Spanish colonial heritage. The festival will also feature a section devoted to Peruvian cuisine, including demonstrations of how quinoa and ceviche are prepared.
Peru's Culture Showcased In Smithsonian Folklife Festival
By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Living
Thu, 06/25/2015 - 5:15am
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