Peru’s Independence Day celebration in Vancouver
Following the success of the Colombian Fiesta, it is the turn for Peruvians to celebrate their patriotic day (today, July 28th).
Mark your calendars. The Peruvian Party will take place on Sunday, August 31, from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 am (August 2nd is BC Day, so do not worry to be up late!) at the Royal Banquet Hall (2122 Kingsway Ave., Vancovuer).
The musical part will be in charge of DJ Cesar, the Vancouver-based folkloric group, René Hugo and Friends, who have been performing in places as far as in China and for the BBC-World documentary series ‘Destination: Music”, has a varied repertoire of creole, Andean, afro Peruvian and Latin American music, and directly from Seattle, U.S. the Orchestra Cambalache will play with their unique sound the international salsa hits of all times. As of 2005, Cambalache “had broken attendance records of virtually every salsa club in the Northwest of the US, Southwest of Canada and Alaska” and has been the opening act for salsa giants such as Colombia’s Grupo Niche and El Gran Combo of Puerto Rico.
Rene Hugo y sus Amigos
Cambalache
General Admission $40 in advance $50 at the door VIP $55
Dress code: sport elegant in effect Doors open 4:30 pm
Points of sell: Killarny Market, Inka Deli, Tienda Los Guerreros, Roberto Net Shop, La Llama Rústica, Mochikas Café.
Online: www.clubzone.com
More information: gpa productions
*It has been confirmed by GPA Productions show organizer, Patrycia Arana that Agua Bella will not be coming to perform at the Peruvian fiesta.
Felices Fiestas a todos los peruanos!
