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The Embassy of Peru in Switzerland inaugurated an exhibition, whose 17 pieces will be returned to our country next October.Within the framework of the commemorative activities for the Bicentennial of the Consolidation of the Independence of Peru, the Embassy of Peru in Switzerland presented the exhibition Our goodbye to the Peruvian mask at the Museum of Art and History of La Neuveville.
This exhibition, held on May 24, includes 17 cultural assets belonging to the Cultural Heritage of the Nation and that make up the museums collection, and which includes a funerary mask from the Sican-Lambayeque culture.
The exhibition was received with great enthusiasm by the local public. It is a great opportunity for the Swiss public to learn more about Perus cultural wealth and admire the beauty and legacy of its ancient civilizations.
The president of the museum, Christian Rosse, expressed his satisfaction for the successful coordination carried out with the Embassy, which made the completion of this exhibition possible.
In addition, he reiterated the institutions commitment to return to Peru the 17 pieces that make up the exhibition at the end of the exhibition, which will run until October 17 of this year.
The inaugural program also included a presentation by curator Laura Pfluckiger, who detailed the process of restoring the funerary mask.
Likewise, the Peruvian archaeologist Leonid Velarde gave a presentation on the origin, geographical and historical context of the pre-Hispanic cultures represented in the exhibition.
The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished personalities, including the mayor of La Neuveville, Catherine Frioud, authorities and specialists in pre-Hispanic art and cultures, as well as members of the local community.
At the end, the Embassy offered a gastronomic tasting, in which our flag drink stood out: Peruvian pisco.
