📋 Tender Overview
It seeks to promote communication and cultural exchange between diverse communities, in order to foster dialogue and mutual understanding. Our country is a melting pot of races and therefore, of cultures. This diversity is recognized in our Political Constitution, as well as in various norms and signed commitments, in which the right to cultural identity, equality and non-discrimination is reflected. In this framework, the National Library of Peru (BNP), an entity that is attached to the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), organizes the cycle of conversations Intercultural Dialogues.
The cycle of conversations Intercultural Dialogues continued with the theme Afro-Peruvianity today. The institutional head of the BNP, Boris Espezua Salmon, was present at the opening ceremony, who stated that this type of event fits into the theme of diversity; From our institution we want to raise and make us aware that diversity is not an obstacle, but rather a capital, an enrichment; We must also be plural in a diverse country.
The speakers at Afro-Peruanidad hoy were Owan Lay (General Director of the Regional Center for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Latin America-CRESPIAL), Luis Martin Valdiviezo Arista (teacher of Education and Philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru-PUCP) and Carolina Carbajal - Karolinativa (singer-songwriter and artist).
Through the conversation Afro-Peruvianity today, a deep analysis, reflection and exchange of ideas was promoted around Afro-Peruvian communities, and the role that they have been playing, throughout the history of Peru, in the construction of a conscience. intercultural identity and the preservation of our memory as a nation. It should be noted that those attending the discussion Afro-Peruanidad hoy also visited the exhibition on the work of the Peruvian composer, choreographer and designer Victoria Santa Cruz. In addition, they were delighted with a musical presentation by DNegro La Compania of the Jose Maria Arguedas National Higher School of Folklore, in the Mario Vargas Llosa auditorium theater.
INCLUSION, IDENTITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
The purpose of the Intercultural Dialogues conference cycle is to bring together professionals of different specialties and profiles, also Peruvians with diverse and valuable life experiences, to discuss topics of national interest, to promote dialogue and communication between different cultures, promote social inclusion and cultural diversity in the country. Likewise, it is sought that the life stories told by each guest, added to the critical analysis of the topic proposed for their respective exhibition, generate meaningful content for the audience and serve as input to strengthen cultural identity and respect for diversities, necessary learning. to contribute to better citizen exercise.
The conferences, which are organized by the first independent cultural institution in Peru, through the Directorate of Access and Promotion of Information (DAPI), will address issues related to cultural identity and diversity, public policies, memories linked to local history and the vision of an ideal country for all Peruvians.
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The Intercultural Dialogues conference series is held in the Jorge Chediek Multiple Use Room (SUM), located at the institutional headquarters of the BNP (Avenida De la Poesia 160, in the district of San Borja). It is aimed at students of General Studies, Education, Library Science, Social Sciences, Literature, Communication Sciences, researchers, teachers, university students, and the general public.
