Launch of the commemorative book for the Bicentennial of the Republic of Peru

Nota Informativa

12 de July de 2022 - 5:01 p. m.

As part of the official activities in Canada commemorating the Bicentennial of the Republic of Peru, started in 2020, on Wednesday, June 29, the book “Perú 1821 - 2021: Reflexiones sobre el Bicentenario / Peru 1821 – 2021: Reflections on the Bicentennial” was launched.

This book, published in Spanish and English, is the result of the joint work carried out by the Peruvian Canadian Institute of the Huntington University and the Embassy of Peru to Canada. 

It contains various articles and images about Peru, and it is constituted by a contribution of Peruvian and Canadian representatives who work in the public and private spheres, the academic sector, civil society, commercial associations, cooperation agents; among others.

The aforementioned publication collects and expresses an inspiring vision of the History of Peru, the close and traditional relationship that unites our country with Canada, and the joint opportunities and challenges that will form part of the bilateral relationship in the coming years.

The book launch event was attended by various representatives of the academic and cultural community of Ottawa, the Diplomatic Corps, directors of ParlAmericas, officials of Canadian federal agencies, and members of local civil society.