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Celebrating Peru's Independence Day

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On the 199th anniversary of Peru's independence, Canning House is pleased to present a celebratory selection of messages, videos and recommendations to commemorate the day.

Celebrating Peru's Independence Day

On 28 July, Peru celebrates its Independence Day!

This year, as the country marks its 199th anniversary of independence, Canning House is pleased to present a selection of videos, including messages from our countries' respective Ambassadors, resources, and recommendations to commemorate this day.

In collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in the UK.

A message from HE Ambassador Juan Carlos Gamarra, Peruvian Ambassador to the UK

HE Ambassador Juan Carlos Gamarra delivers a message to mark Peru's Independence Day, explaining the historic achievement and the ties binding Peru and the UK in the almost-two centuries since 1821, and into the future.

A message from HMA Kate Harrisson, British Ambassador to Peru

HMA Kate Harrisson wishes Peru well on its Independence Day, and celebrates the strong foundations upon which the UK and Peru can build into the future, based on a long history of collaboration and shared culture.

Commemorating the 199th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru

The Embassy of Peru in the UK is broadcasting live celebrations from 12:00 on 28 July!

Watch the ceremony at the Embassy's Facebook page

Streamed from the National Theatre of Peru, watch Symphonic Retalbo

Indulge in Peruvian Gastronomy Week

Visit Peruvian restaurants with special offers from the Embassy

or dine at other Peruvian restaurants in the UK

Dream then travel... to Peru

Watch the video

En español

Next year, Peru celebrates its bicentenary of independence!

Keep up to date with plans at the Embassy's website

Presented in collaboration with

Embassy of Peru in the United Kingdom

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