CUSCO MUSEUM HOSTS PHOTO EXHIBITION ON MACHU PICCHU SACRED TEMPLES

The Regional History Museum Casa Garcilaso in Cusco

ANDINA. The Regional History Museum Casa Garcilaso in Cusco hosts the photographic exhibition ‘The sacred temples of Machu Picchu’ in honor of the centennial anniversary of the scientific discovery of the Inca citadel, Regional Directorate of Culture (DCR) reported.

The exhibit, which opened last Friday and will last until August 4th, showcases the work of Peruska Chambi and Alfonsina Barrionuevo.

Museum goers will have the opportunity to appreciate the research work carried out by Barrionuevo in the communities of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and of other personalities of ancient Cusco.

“The exhibition features photos from 16 sacred temples of Machu Picchu as a contribution of our history to the whole world; as a new perspective and appreciation for our culture,” the photographer noted.

This activity is sponsored by Xstrata Tintaya with the support of Cusco’s DCR.

MACHU PICCHU PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENS IN BANGKOK

Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

ANDINA. An exhibition celebrating 100 years since the re-discovery of Machu Picchu opened at the Emporium in Bangkok, making this weekend the perfect opportunity for viewing the photos and tasting some Peruvian food.

The Peruvian Embassy and the Emporium Shopping complex are responsible for bringing this special show to the capital of Thailand.

Entitled "EmporiumPeru: 100 Years of Machu Picchu World Revelation", the exhibition offers a collection of photos of this hallmark of Inca civilisation and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

On display for the first time in Asia are 30 photographs of the ancient site taken by Beatrice Velarde, one of Peru's foremost photojournalists.

Other activities running concurrently with the exhibition include a showcase of Inca handicrafts and costumes such as lucky clay dolls, pottery and painted gourds, which are also for sale.

They also include a presentation of Peruvian dishes including ceviche, causa, potato pie with chicken, tuna or seafood filling, and choros a la chalaca, the most popular appetiser along Peru's coastal line.

According to Thai daily The Nation, visitors can also sample wines from Peru's leading vineyards and the national beverage Pisco, an alcoholic grapebased drink that's perfect for cocktails.

The exhibition, which runs until Monday, can be found in the mall's 1st floor Fashion Hall. Admission is free.