https://www.perutelegraph.com/ https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/ruraq-maki-hecho-a-mano-online-shop https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/ruraq-maki-hecho-a-mano-online-shop For years the “Ruraq Maki, hecho a mano” art & crafts fair is the most popular and largest (sales) exhibitions of original handmade and indigenous Peruvian handicrafts and folk art. For those that can’t make it there, the lovely Ruraq Maki e-shop - online now for the past year – might be a great way to purchase true Peruvian... ]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:18:25 +0000 693 2019-11-14 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/35/ab/f9/ruraq-maki-88-1573748317.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/expedition-of-death-a-murder-mystery-dinner-game https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/expedition-of-death-a-murder-mystery-dinner-game In times of online games where players around the globe are only connected virtually it’s refreshing to stumble upon a nice table game where real friends gather at the dining table enjoying a lovely evening together. Involving an expedition to the Peruvian jungle, a murder mystery and some great Peruvian dishes in my book only makes it better. And... ]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 20:20:12 +0000 689 2019-10-20 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/47/c2/e8/culinario-mortale-expedition-of-death-84-1571602848.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/victorinox-launches-second-peruvian-themed-pocketknife-collection https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/victorinox-launches-second-peruvian-themed-pocketknife-collection The Swiss company Victorinox, well-known around the globe for its high quality and extremely functional pocketknives that are not only trusted multi-tools in all life’s adventures, but due to some unique designs sought after collection items, launched its second Peruvian themed pocketknife collection. Already in 2017, Victorinox presented its first limited Peru edition based on the famous... ]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:18:23 +0000 673 2019-07-22 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/8a/d4/victorinox-knife-peruvian-art-93-1563823112.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/new-series-of-postage-stamps-and-postmarks-for-bicentennial-of-peruvian-independence https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/new-series-of-postage-stamps-and-postmarks-for-bicentennial-of-peruvian-independence As part of the activities for the celebration of the Bicentennial of Peruvian Independence in 2021, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and the national postal service Serpost, presented during a ceremony held in Lima’s famous Casa de Correos y Telégrafos, the old central post office in the city center, a new series of postage stamps and postmarks, which pays... ]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:39:58 +0000 658 2019-03-05 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/af/6b/60/new-series-of-stamps-and-postmarks-for-bicentennial-of-Peru-31-1551796837.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/wiki-loves-monuments-2018-peru https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/wiki-loves-monuments-2018-peru Since 2010 Wikimedia, the movement behind the free internet encyclopedia Wikipedia, organizes the public photo competition around cultural heritage monuments “Wiki Loves Monuments”. And for the 3rd year now Peru is one of the 40 countries all over the world that participates. In 2010 Wiki Loves Monuments was organized for the first time in the Netherlands with... ]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:00:49 +0000 612 2018-09-29 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dc/cc/e2/wiki-loves-monuments-2018-peru-49-1538240467.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/machu-picchu-could-soon-become-south-america-s-first-lego-model https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/machu-picchu-could-soon-become-south-america-s-first-lego-model In times where already the smallest children play with mobile devices, online and with high-tech gadgets, Lego’s small colorful building bricks are still going strong and remain one of the most favorite and best toys in children’s rooms. And while they improve and encourage many for children essential skills, the little plastic pieces... ]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2017 19:07:41 +0000 399 2017-07-08 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/a3/5c/machu-picchu-lego-model-14-1499540876.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/pope-francis-visits-peru-in-2018 https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/pope-francis-visits-peru-in-2018 After being invited by former Peruvian President Ollanto Humala back in 2014, Pope Francis quite a few times stated that he would love to visit Peru in the near future. Now his wish finally comes true. During the Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP) in June, it was announced that the Pope is finally coming to Peru from January... ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:08:03 +0000 387 2017-06-19 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/de/b0/ca/papa-francisco-peru-2018-86-1513008811.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/40-of-peruvians-are-overweight-and-obese https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/40-of-peruvians-are-overweight-and-obese Eating a healthy and balanced diet in Peru seems to be easy. The country offers an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetable, grains, fish and meat, as well as numerous superfoods and herbs and all this still for affordable prices. Nevertheless, fast food, soft drinks, processed foods, sugary juices, cooking with lots of oil and decreasing exercise... ]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:20:30 +0000 379 2017-06-04 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/d6/01/overweight-man-30-1496604066.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/union-set-sails-again-from-callao https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/union-set-sails-again-from-callao After successfully completing its 3 months maiden voyage last year, the Peruvian training ship “Unión” set sails again leaving the naval base of Callao for ports in 11 countries in the Americas and Europe. Built by the Industrial Services of the Peruvian Navy (SIMA) at the naval shipyard in Callao, the BAP Unión is the largest sail... ]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 16:19:28 +0000 376 2017-05-25 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/ae/20/Peruvian-sail-training-ship-union-set-sales-again-62-1495729202.jpg https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/music-choices-of-peruvians https://www.perutelegraph.com/news/peruvian-curiosities/music-choices-of-peruvians When it comes to music, dancing and playing an instrument, many foreigners and visitors to the country often associate Peruvians with loving the music their ancestors already played, all the time dancing to the sounds of pre-Colombian rhythms that are promoted in the country’s numerous festivals and of course playing either some sort of flute (pan flute or quena),... ]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2017 19:12:52 +0000 259 2017-03-04 https://www.perutelegraph.com/media/reviews/photos/original/96/ca/31/Peruvian-musical-instruments-17-1488654787.jpg