"La capital británica es una de las ciudades globales de nuestra era y en ella las manifestaciones culturales más variadas tienen lugar con creciente intensidad. Es por ello una satisfacción muy particular que “Baila Perú” haya representado con su reconocida calidad los valores de la cultura peruana en la celebración del Año Nuevo Chino este domingo en el centro de Londres. Felicitaciones!" JULIO GARRO GALVEZ, Cónsul General del Perú en Londres
"It was an honour to represent my country and ancestors of the Inca Empire. The parade brought together two great cultures: Chinese and Inca as part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year. I felt very proud to wear one of our traditional costumes from my land 'Cuzco'. I enjoyed dancing and the feeling of togetherness. An experience I will never forget."
Paloma Palomino - Warmi (Parade Performer)
The parade featured the 12 Zodiac animals of the Chinese Astrology and our performance was introduced by the 'Horse'.
"It was a huge pleasure to take part in one of the most important celebrations and one of the world's oldest civilizations, China. Inter-cultural events are very important to build a genuine sense of brotherhood with ancient civilizations in our Pachamama (Mother Earth)."
Phaxsi Coca - Warmi (Parade Performer)
"Photos are fantastic and it is great to see some 'ojotas' being worn on the streets of London!"
Fred Branson
"It was an amazing experience, for both the Chinese and Peruvian community as one in this magnificent parade. For me, it's a great pleasure and joy to dance for my country and show its amazing culture."
Ricardo Butron (Parade Performer)
"Beautiful photos and congratulations to all of you for taking part and for the effort to promote our values. You made it possible being part of an important cultural celebration such as the Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon). You raised the profile of Peru."
Claudio Chipana
"Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit."
Jawaharlal Nehru
photo above courtesy of Magali Bakali
"I felt very proud to represent my beautiful Peru and did it with my recently departed mum in mind. It was a great day for all present."
Magali E. Bakali Dueñas (Parade Performer)
Photo above courtesy of Estrella Vivanco
End of rehearsal
BBC coverage:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-1678099
Coming soon: more details and acknowledgements to all performers and collaborators representing Peru.
