Lurin, land of tamales and cracklings as well as beautiful beaches, is the perfect place for our artisans to create beautiful pieces of art and Raul is not the exception.
28 Nativity scenes made by artisans all over were taking part in this contest organized by the Miraflores Town Hall and the Theatre and Social Cultural Institute. However, more than a contest, this is an exposition through that we can admire all the beauty and customs of different towns of Peru. I personally went there and became amazed by the artistic value of each piece.
On the other hand, the Christmas Handicraft at the Parque Raúl Porras Barrenechea, joins more than 25 artisans who come from different parts of Peru.
Address: Sala Luis Miró Quesada Garland (Esq. Larco y Diez Canseco, Miraflores).
Monday through Friday from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm.
36 kilometers away from Lima centro, heading south, it is located the district of Lurin. Traditionally known as the land of tamale and cracklings, as well as the district of the Pachacamac ruins, Lurin is the crossing spot and destination of many people looking for an escape from the noise and hectic life of the capital.
However, Lurin is certainly much more than this and the reason is the great work that a group of women is achieving by creating jobs for many other women, whether within the district or in the surrounding areas, through the splendid art and creativity of their hands. The result is, without any doubt, export quality handicraft.
Pottery, clothing, food and a countryside environment await for you at this fair. A lot of artisans gather together in this fair and show the best of their products. You will find no pesticide or chemical treated food from the three regions of Peru as well as tipical vegetables and native fruits which reduce cholesterol like sanki, recommended for this purpose (S/.1.00 each), aguaymanto to regulate diabetes (S/.1.00 a little bag), sachatomate recommended for amnesia treatment (S/.6.00 per kilogram ) and airampo to regulate blood pressure (S/.2.50 per kilogram). You can also find pitajaya, to regulate stomach functions(S/.15.00 per kilogram).
Tomorrow starting at noon we will enjoy the Pisco’s Festival, gathering the best pisco producers, gastronomic specialists and professionals in different artistic expressions. This festival’s main goal is to taste and buy, manufacturing cost, our several pisco varieties: Pure Pisco, Aromatic Pisco, Mosto Verde Pisco and Acholado Pisco, they all made with white grapes.
Buying clothes in Lima might not be that cheap if Gamarra wouldn’t exist.
Some of you (many in my opinion) may ask: What is Gamarra? Well, Gamarra is a group of peruvian stores and stands managed by peruvian manufacturers who mainly dedicate to trade all kinds of clothes, cloths fabrics and all that has to do with the fashion world. Gamarra has been rated as one of the empires of clothing shopping in Lima Peru and the biggest gathering of entrepeneur and businessmen people in a relatively small area all over Latin America. More than 10 thousand businessmen and businesswomen in more than 17 thousand stores shared out in 144 commercial shopping centres, occupy 20 blocks. It’s been said that these stores generate an anual income of 800 millions of dollars (around $4,000 per store).
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