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What is Peru? Is it the smell of roast Peruvian coffee, art inspired by the Andes and South American rhythm. Experience the magical history of Peruvian culture from the Inca era until today. See it at Caisa.

EXHIBITIONS:

”Rainbow Searchers – Cazadores de Arcoiris”
The first group exhibition of six professional contemporary artists; Francisco Castillo, Carlos León, William Pinillos, Joselito Sabogal, Wilo Vargas and Héctor Acevedo. These artists from the city of Trujillo are all former students of “Macedonio de la Torre” (School of Fine Arts) and they have all been rewarded several art prizes (Gallery)

“Peru seen through a lense” – Jaakko Jaskari´s photographs. Taken during his trip to Lima, Cuzco, Inca path, Machu Picchu and Titicaca lake.
Ambassador Kimmo Pulkkinen’s close ups of Peruvian people. Taken in different areas of the Amazon and Andes during the years 2002-2006.(Lobby)

Andean Ceramic Artworks – Cesar Aguilar
View Cesar Aguilar´s ceramic art, inspired by the Andean culture. Featured are sun watches made from clay using a 3000 years old traditional model. (Corridor gallery)

La Alpaca – Alpaca woolen clothes and garments
Alpaca woolen clothes are made of 100% natural orcanic fibre. They suit people with sensitive skin. Check out these silky, soft hypoallergenic clothes and garments. Get to know South American fashion trends in the process. More information: www.la-alpaca.fi (Corridor gallery)

Andesa - Peruvian coffee, handicrafts and works of art.
Andesa is a Finnish company that imports and supplies special coffees plus Andean art works and handicrafts. In this exhibition we get to taste superb Peruvian coffee and to see amazing Andean works of art. More information: www.andesa.fi (Corridor gallery)

New tendencies by young peruvian art students
New perspectives of Peruvian art by art students, Fiorella Gonzales-Vigil Mohme and Ernesto Gayoso. The art is presented through drawings and paintings. Enjoy the eye catching original carved and painted ostrich eggs. (Corridor gallery)

Products at the exhibition are also for sale!

PROGRAM FOR THE PERUVIAN CULTURAL MONTH - CAISA, 6-23 FEBRUARY 2007 -

Events :

Tue 6 feb at 17:00 pm : Opening /Cocktail

Wed 7 feb at 18:30 pm. : Literary Evening: Peruvian Poetry and Prose - “Encuentro con la Literatura Peruana”.

Thu 8 feb at 18:30 pm. : Presentation of the film “Madeinusa” (2006) of the Peruvian movie director Claudia Llosa.

Friday 9 feb at 18:30 pm. : Concert of Quartet “NuevAmente”, directed by the Peruvian musician Luis Fiestas.

Saturday 11 feb at 18:30pm. : Presentation of the Film “"Destiny Has No Favorites" (2003) of the Peruvian movie director Alvaro Velarde.

Activities :

- “RAINBOW SEARCHERS” – CAZADORES DE ARCOIRIS (ART EXHIBITION) : 6 known artists from the city of Trujillo show their colorful contemporary art works (Joselito Sabogal, William Pinillos, Willo Vargas, Carlos León, Francisco Castillo and Héctor Acevedo).

- “PERU SEEN THROUGH A LENSE” : Photographic exhibit of photos taken by the finnish artist JAAKKO JASKARI (showing pictures of landscapes and of people´s daily life) and of Ambassador Kimmo Pulkkinen (showing faces of Peruvian people from different regions of the country).

- LA ALPACA : Showroom of Alpaca Woolen Clothes and Garments, imported by the finnish company La Alpaca.

- ANDESA : Showroom of superb Coffee and Peruvian Handicrafts of Chulucanas and modern Lamp designs, imported by Andesa.

- ANDEAN CERAMIC ARTWORKS : Showroom of Ceramic inspired in Andean Culture, created by Peruvian artist and musician César Aguilar.

- NEW TENDENCIES BY YOUNG PERUVIAN ART STUDENTS (from the Catholic University and the Superior School of Fine Arts “Corriente Alterna”) : presentation of Art on Canvas, drawings and designs, as well as original carved and painted Ostrich eggs.

Note 1: The montage of all the activities will take place between 3-5 February. The “removal of art works”, between 23th and 25th feb 2007. The artist must be already in Helsinki at latest by February 3.

Note 2 : The “Opening Ceremony” at 5pm on Tuesday 6 February will include the showing of a promotion video of Peru of about 10 minutes of duration, followed by speeches, the presentation of 2 music pieces by Quartet “NuevAmente” and also 1 piece of a Peruvian melody with folklore Harp performed by Salla Hakkola. After the Ceremony the guest will be invited to go to the third floor (exhibition salon) for the inauguration Cocktail (which will include Peruvian food and drinks). The dishes, cups, forks, napkins, etc. will be furnished by Caisa.

Note 3: The list of guests (250 plus avec) from the Embassy side, will be given to Caisa at latest the 10th January 2007. 100 invitations more will be given to the Embassy, to be distribute between the members of the Peruvian community in Finland.

Note 4: The invitations will be sent by CAISA and distributed, with the catalogue, at latest on 15th January 2007.

Note 5 : The Embassy, for their office record – Cultural Section- , and also to send to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Peru in Lima, will need 25 catalogues and 25 invitations, forwarded by Caisa. Also catalogues and invitations will be given in a reasonable number to all the participants of all the events.

Helsinki, November 2006.