http://www.peruthisweek.com/rss.xml PeruthisWeek 12/12/2011 en-us PeruthisWeek 2012-05-17T15:57:18+01:00 PeruthisWeek PeruthisWeek http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-75-Lima-Fashion-Week-2012-in-review/ Lima Fashion Week brought together some of the hottest designers in the country. Check out this wrap-up. 2012-05-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-75-Lima-Fashion-Week-2012-in-review/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-74-Photos-Behind-the-scenes-at-Jorge-Salinas-Fashion-Week-collection/ Caroll Ortiz's camera caught the happenings backstage at Jorge Salinas' presentation at Lima Fashion Week. 2012-05-03 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-74-Photos-Behind-the-scenes-at-Jorge-Salinas-Fashion-Week-collection/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-73-Scandinavian-Peruvian-designs-take-the-runway-at-Lima-Fashion-Week/ Three Danish design teams that produce their clothing in Peru showcased their rich textures and minimalist, usable styles last Thursday at the Jockey Club. 2012-05-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-73-Scandinavian-Peruvian-designs-take-the-runway-at-Lima-Fashion-Week/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-72-Lucia-Cuba-takes-an-innovative-approach-to-fashion-in-Peru/ Innovative and thought-provoking design are at the heart of Lucia Cuba's vision for fashion in Peru. Read the interview with the designer to learn more about her work. 2012-04-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-72-Lucia-Cuba-takes-an-innovative-approach-to-fashion-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-71-Perus-Quechua-language-is-worth-preserving/ The time is now for the government and the economic and social elites to help preserve the use of Quechua in Peru. 2012-04-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-71-Perus-Quechua-language-is-worth-preserving/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-70-This-is-a-great-time-to-stargaze-in-Peru/ If you're hoping to see distant planets in the night sky, this is a great time to turn your eyes towards the heavens. 2012-03-15 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-70-This-is-a-great-time-to-stargaze-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-69-Awamaki-Lab-Fashioning-Andean-textiles-with-sustainable-design/ Awamaki Lab is a design project carried out in Ollantaytambo, Cusco. Learn more about its mission from our interview with the director. 2012-03-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-69-Awamaki-Lab-Fashioning-Andean-textiles-with-sustainable-design/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-68-Peruvian-American-author-Marie-Arana-to-speak-in-Lima/ Marie Arana will be joining the American Women's Literary Club to talk about her writing career. 2012-02-24 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-68-Peruvian-American-author-Marie-Arana-to-speak-in-Lima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-67-Meet-the-man-behind-the-art/ The chances are good that you've seen his work, but who is Renzo Gonzalez, the young Peruvian artist behind many popular graphic design projects in Lima and the United States? 2012-02-06 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-67-Meet-the-man-behind-the-art/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-66-Green-Handbags-Making-Peru-a-little-greener-one-trendy-product-at-a-time/ Green Handbags is an enterprise that truly reflects significant changes in Peru. Not only has it become easier to set up and maintain a business in Peru, but also people are becoming more environmentally aware and receptive to eco-friendly products. 2012-01-30 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-66-Green-Handbags-Making-Peru-a-little-greener-one-trendy-product-at-a-time/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-65-Explore-your-creativity-at-Keto-Impros-improv-workshops-in-English/ The list of cultural activities in Lima available to English speakers just got longer: starting next month you can practice your spontaneous acting skills at improv workshops. 2012-01-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-65-Explore-your-creativity-at-Keto-Impros-improv-workshops-in-English/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-64-Interview-Perus-Marco-Zunino-to-debut-in-Broadways-Chicago/ Actor Marco Zunino will debut on Broadway tonight, Monday, January 16, as Billy Flint in the musical Chicago. We bring you an interview with the star. 2012-01-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-64-Interview-Perus-Marco-Zunino-to-debut-in-Broadways-Chicago/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-63-Video-Novalima-introduces-their-latest-album-Karimba/ Watch our exclusive interview with Rafael Morales and Ramón Peréz Prieto of Novalima, plus photos of their concert at La Noche in Barranco. 2011-12-28 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-63-Video-Novalima-introduces-their-latest-album-Karimba/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-61-Titi-Guiulfo-a-creative-force-renewed/ After triumphing in various personal battles, Titi Guiulfo renews herself with 'La Casa de Titi', a home for artists and designers. 2011-12-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-61-Titi-Guiulfo-a-creative-force-renewed/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-62-Interview-Peruvian-director-Rosario-Garcia-Montero/ She's a film director who was chosen as one of 25 new faces in indie films by Filmmaker magazine in 2004. Her film 'The bad intentions' has given her special place amongst Peru's young filmmakers. 2011-12-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-62-Interview-Peruvian-director-Rosario-Garcia-Montero/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-60-The-music-of-an-AfroAndina-Christmas-plus-free-music-download/ Download a free song from the AfroAndina Christmas album. One lucky winner will win the whole album. 2011-12-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-60-The-music-of-an-AfroAndina-Christmas-plus-free-music-download/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-58-Apu-Productions-behind-some-of-the-biggest-productions-shot-in-Peru/ Apu Productions has helped bring about shoots for Jeopardy, Anthropologie and the biggest Bollywood movie, Edhiran, in Peru. Read our interview with Bruno Canale, founder and producer of Apu. 2011-12-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-58-Apu-Productions-behind-some-of-the-biggest-productions-shot-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-59-Perus-Marco-Zunino-will-be-Billy-Flint-in-Broadways-Chicago/ Marco Zunino 2011-12-21 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-59-Perus-Marco-Zunino-will-be-Billy-Flint-in-Broadways-Chicago/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-57-WIN-Novalima-tickets-and-CDs-what-would-you-ask-Novalima/ Novalima is celebrating 10 years together and the release of their new album Karimba. Win their new CD and tickets to their show in Barranco! 2011-12-20 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-57-WIN-Novalima-tickets-and-CDs-what-would-you-ask-Novalima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-54-Interview-Artist-Grimanesa-Amoros-talks-NY-exhibit-and-more/ Grimanesa Amorós is a Peruvian artist living in New York City. She recently inaugurated her installation "Uros" in the neighborhood of Tribeca. 2011-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-54-Interview-Artist-Grimanesa-Amoros-talks-NY-exhibit-and-more/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-56-Top-10-Peruvian-Christmas-gifts/ Skip the imported goods this holiday season and buy your friends and family some Peruvian products for Christmas. Our Top 10 list should help get you started. 2011-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-56-Top-10-Peruvian-Christmas-gifts/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-55-Photos-and-video-Red-Bull-Flugtag-Peru-2011/ They may not have broken any records, but 28 Peruvian teams did their best to see their homemade machines fly in front of thousands of onlookers in the shores of La Punta. 2011-12-13 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-55-Photos-and-video-Red-Bull-Flugtag-Peru-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-53-Photos-Designer-Sergio-Davila-and-Absolut-Mode-event/ Absolut Vodka launched their limited edition Absolut Mode at a cocktail opening of Sergio Davila's new boutique in the heart of Lima's historic center. 2011-12-11 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-53-Photos-Designer-Sergio-Davila-and-Absolut-Mode-event/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-52-Video-Pop-art-and-an-unexpected-centennial-celebration/ Galeria Delbarrio celebrated their two year anniversary with a thoughtful, perhaps unintentional, commemoration to José María Arguedas. 2011-12-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-52-Video-Pop-art-and-an-unexpected-centennial-celebration/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-51-Kuna-by-Alpaca-111-If-we-can-pull-off-their-new-collection-so-can-you/ Kuna held a showing of their new summer collection featuring soft colors and light and delicate garments. Guest contributor Aparna Ramaseshan tells us more... 2011-12-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-51-Kuna-by-Alpaca-111-If-we-can-pull-off-their-new-collection-so-can-you/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-50-The-Peru-this-Week-Advent-Calendar/ Can you identify these Peruvians? 2011-12-01 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-50-The-Peru-this-Week-Advent-Calendar/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-49-Sunday-is-the-day-for-art-in-Lima/ MALI and Harto Arte have turned a day normally associated with soccer and ceviche into one devoted to sculpture and watercolors. 2011-11-22 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-49-Sunday-is-the-day-for-art-in-Lima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-47-Top-10-Internationally-famous-Peruvians/ We're all excited about Gianmarco's Latin Grammy victory. Check out this list of the top-10 most-distinguished Peruvians abroad. 2011-11-16 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-47-Top-10-Internationally-famous-Peruvians/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-41-A-US-record-label-puts-Perus-musical-history-on-vinyl/ Secret Stash record has mined Peru's musical history to produce vinyl records of Peruvian funk, chicha and Afro-Peruvian music. 2011-11-02 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-41-A-US-record-label-puts-Perus-musical-history-on-vinyl/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-40-Don-Juan-in-a-cemetery/ The classic Spanish play of love, sex, vengeance and morality is enjoying a short run at one of Lima's most historic cemeteries. 2011-10-31 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-40-Don-Juan-in-a-cemetery/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-39-Five-famous-Peruvian-ghost-stories/ A ghost ship on the rivers of the Amazon, two haunted houses, the spirit La Perricholi and more haunt the Peruvian night. 2011-10-26 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-39-Five-famous-Peruvian-ghost-stories/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-38-The-ten-best-places-to-spend-October-31st-in-Lima/ Where are the best Halloween parties? The best concerts for Noche de la Cancion Criolla? Check out our list here. 2011-10-25 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-38-The-ten-best-places-to-spend-October-31st-in-Lima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-36-Design-and-style-at-Perus-CasaCor-2011/ The CasaCor design and architecture exhibition lets Peru's top designers loose on an old house in Callao. 2011-10-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-36-Design-and-style-at-Perus-CasaCor-2011/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-37-VIDEO-Living-in-Peru-NFL-Party-this-Sunday/ Come to the Living in Peru NFL Party 2011-10-19 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-37-VIDEO-Living-in-Peru-NFL-Party-this-Sunday/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-35-Interview-A-Peruvian-Renaissance-man-turns-to-photography/ Jose Alvarez is a doctor, a businessman, and an artist with his stunning photographs collected in a series of books. He sat down with Kate Mulder to talk about art, science and Peru. 2011-10-04 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-35-Interview-A-Peruvian-Renaissance-man-turns-to-photography/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-30-Limas-book-fights-LuchaLibro/ Lima's literary scene and Mexican wrestling collide at this weekly event in Barranco. 2011-09-16 18:53:41 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-30-Limas-book-fights-LuchaLibro/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-28-In-Lima-the-San-Pedro-church-is-set-to-shine-again/ The fifteenth-century San Pedro church in the center of Lima is being restored, step-by-step, through the efforts of a dedicated priest. 2011-09-09 15:15:56 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-28-In-Lima-the-San-Pedro-church-is-set-to-shine-again/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-27-VIDEO-The-LivinginPerucom-party-at-Saci/ The LivinginPeru.com cocktail party at Saci brought together over a hundred members of our community to share good wine and delicious food. 2011-08-31 14:02:21 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-27-VIDEO-The-LivinginPerucom-party-at-Saci/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-26-New-expat-book-looks-at-life-in-Peru/ Reading author Juliet Solomon's book "Yes...But it's Different Here," locals and foreigners alike will see Peru through new eyes. 2011-08-23 12:30:24 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-26-New-expat-book-looks-at-life-in-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-24-Lima-childrens-home-benefits-from-volunteers/ At a school for disadvantaged children, a new language lab will help to broaden students' horizons. 2011-08-12 18:01:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-24-Lima-childrens-home-benefits-from-volunteers/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-23-Lima-as-seen-by-David-Byrne/ Ex Talking Heads leader David Byrne was in Lima last July to participate in a forum promoting bicycling as an efficient and sustainable means of transportation. The following is an excerpt of his impressions about Lima during his visit. 2011-08-11 10:43:31 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-23-Lima-as-seen-by-David-Byrne/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-22-The-chakana-The-meaning-of-the-Inca-Cross/ You see the chakana everywhere in Peru: on jewelry, on ruins, in paintings. But what does it mean? Experts are still puzzling it over. 2011-08-10 18:57:50 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-22-The-chakana-The-meaning-of-the-Inca-Cross/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-21-VIDEO-A-tour-of-Limas-Larcomar/ Join Arianna Valcarcel for a tour of Lima's most scenic shopping spot. 2011-08-10 12:46:16 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-21-VIDEO-A-tour-of-Limas-Larcomar/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-20-The--Photograpic-Legacy-of-Juan-Manuel-Figueroa/ m 2011-08-09 15:44:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-20-The--Photograpic-Legacy-of-Juan-Manuel-Figueroa/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-19-Video-of-the-week-Perus-military-parade/ Video from Peru's annual military parade, in case you missed it 2011-08-03 16:03:23 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-19-Video-of-the-week-Perus-military-parade/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-18-Through-the-looking-glass-of-Ayacuchos-past/ The research done by photographer Mayu Mohanna unveiled the unknown world of photographer Baldomero Alejos Bautista, who provided Ayacucho residents with a mirror to their identity and missing links in family histories. 2011-08-03 14:45:36 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-18-Through-the-looking-glass-of-Ayacuchos-past/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-12-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-A-priest-who-serves/ After completing biblical studies in Jerusalem and theological studies in Rome, Oklahoma-born Joseph Uhen came to Peru and became a priest within the Archdiocese of Piura. 2011-07-14 21:53:30 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-12-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-A-priest-who-serves/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-11-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-Mapping-Limas-bus-routes/ Jeroen Prinsen, 35 and Dutch, came to volunteer in Peru after leaving corporate finance in London. 2011-07-14 21:49:27 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-11-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-Mapping-Limas-bus-routes/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-10-Saving-the-potato-An-interview-with-Dr-Zosimo-Huaman/ "Do you want fries with that?" 2011-07-14 21:45:50 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-10-Saving-the-potato-An-interview-with-Dr-Zosimo-Huaman/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-9-Where-to-find-the-best-Andean-textiles-in-Cusco-Peru/ Culture in the Peruvian Andes has many colorful and striking aspects, but most so of all has to be the textiles. 2011-07-14 21:41:27 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-9-Where-to-find-the-best-Andean-textiles-in-Cusco-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-8-Lima-theater-guide/ Lima still has something to offer those who want to see some quality drama. 2011-07-14 21:38:15 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-8-Lima-theater-guide/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-7-Learn-the-best-Peruvian-slang/ Spanish is already a rich language, but to really enjoy it in Peru, you will need to learn some of our most common expressions and heavily used slang. 2011-07-14 21:34:45 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-7-Learn-the-best-Peruvian-slang/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-6-Learn-to-surf-in-Lima/ I arrived at 7:45 a.m. as suggested by Roberto Meza, also known as Muelas. A former worldwide championship surfer, he founded the surf school Olas Peru in 1992. 2011-07-14 21:31:59 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-6-Learn-to-surf-in-Lima/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-5-Poder-Verde-2-The-Power-of-the-Amazon/ Welcome to paradise. Welcome to the jungle. 2011-07-14 21:29:07 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-5-Poder-Verde-2-The-Power-of-the-Amazon/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-4-Young-Peruvian-chef-talks-about-passion-for-cooking/ Mitsuharu Tsumura is head of the Japanese-Nikkei restaurant Maido and the 2011 Mistura food festival. 2011-07-14 21:24:26 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-4-Young-Peruvian-chef-talks-about-passion-for-cooking/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-3-Learning-Perus-beach-culture/ Why are Peruvians so attracted to the beach? 2011-07-14 21:09:14 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-3-Learning-Perus-beach-culture/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-2-Perus-Top-10-movies/ Terrorism, domestic abuse, corruption, racism, homophobia. Welcome to Peruvian cinema. 2011-07-14 21:02:26 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-2-Perus-Top-10-movies/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-1-Top-10-places-to-meet-expats-in-Lima-Peru/ Are you a newcomer to Lima, Peru and looking to meet other foreigners -- and not just travelers and passer-bys? 2011-07-14 20:45:20 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-1-Top-10-places-to-meet-expats-in-Lima-Peru/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-13-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-Australian-cafe-owner-in-Cusco/ On her way to Argentina from Australia, Jane Berthelsen came to Cusco and fell in love with the city. 2011-07-14 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-13-Foreigners-Living-in-Peru-Australian-cafe-owner-in-Cusco/ http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-48-A-Christmas-party-for-those-with-special-needs/ A special Christmas party for some special young people. 2009-12-07 00:00:00 http://www.peruthisweek.com/culture-48-A-Christmas-party-for-those-with-special-needs/