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Design & Art: December 2011
'Peruvian Christmas' at the Embassy of Peru in Washington
Posted by Susanna at 12:55 PM, Dec 21, 2011 (Comments)
Category: Design & Art
AN OPENING reception for the exhibition "Peruvian Christmas" was held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C. The exhibition shows traditional Christmas items such as paintings and crèches from that country. The Peruvian imagery is part of the inheritance of thousands of years of Peruvian ancient civilizations successfully integrated with the Catholic religion. The tradition has been kept alive through generations among artisans.
THE EXHIBITION, which runs through Jan. 13, 2012, can be seen in the art gallery "Fernando de Szyszlo," Embassy of Peru, 1700 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. It is open weekdays 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
