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From Monday, 9 to Wednesday, 11 March, the Embassy of Peru in Thailand opened the book of condolence in memory of the life and work of Ambassador Javier Peréz de Cuéllar, former Secretary-General of the United Nations )1982-1991), former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2000-2001), who passed away in Lima March 4, 2020, at the age of 100.

Among those who came to express their regrets and solidarity were 56 high-ranking Thai officers and head of diplomatic missions in Bangkok, including the President of the National Assembly and former Prime Minister of Thailand, Mr. Chuan Leekpai, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, and the Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, Mrs. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.

Bangkok, March 16, 2020

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The Government of Peru has mandated the suspension of all flights from/to Europe and Asia to/from Peru as of 16 March 2020, for the period of 30 days. The aforementioned period could be extended according to the evolution of the pandemic.

The protocol to follow on arrival in Peru is as follows:

-       All persons entering Peruvian national territory must sign and submit a “Health Affidavit for Travelers to Prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19) Form 1.0”, which will be handed out by their airline carrier (see a specimen attached)

-       Once the aircraft lands, its Captain will report if there is any symptomatic passenger. If this is the case, the aircraft will be transferred to a remote area of the airport, and by means of a special ambulance, the passenger experiencing suspicious symptom will be evacuated to an on-site emergency hospital.

-       If there are no symptomatic passengers on the aircraft, as soon as all the passengers disembark, officials from the Ministry of Health will test their temperature. Those who present fever will be separated and submitted to the corresponding medical clearance.

-       Passengers who have been in Spain, France, Italy or China two weeks prior to the date of arrival to Peru must undergo 14 days of isolation (quarantine) at their homes or hotels, at their own cost. This list of countries can be modified accordingly.

-       Passengers from other countries will deliver their Health Affidavit and will be contacted later in case an asymptomatic passenger on their same flight is confirmed positive for COVID-19.

Lima, 13 March 2020

On March 6, 2020, the individual painting exhibition "From Cusco to Bangkok" with works by Peruvian painter Edson Chacon Huari opened its doors to the Thai public at the "LHONG1919" art gallery, one of the most prestigious and traditional galleries in Bangkok. The exhibition consists of 25 paintings from the series "Migrantes", among them watercolors and medium and large oil paintings, which were widely praised by the attendees. The exhibition will remain open until 31 March 2020.

The opening was attended by about 70 people, including heads of accredited diplomatic missions in Thailand, local art and cultural celebrities, members of the Peruvian community living in the country, and the general public.

The event began with a minute of silence in memory of Ambassador Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru. In the opening remarks, the Ambassador of Peru highlighted the virtues of the illustrious Peruvian diplomat and his most outstanding actions in the service of Peru and the international community. Subsequently, the Ambassador emphasized the importance of art and culture, which constitute a bridge between countries, strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual admiration, thus fulfilling one of the objectives of the bilateral relationship: person-to-person contact.

At the reception offered by the Peruvian Embassy, the audience was able to enjoy pisco sour and Peruvian gastronomy, with dishes such as varieties of causa, quinoa salad, aji de gallina, and desserts such as suspiro de limeña and alfajores.

Bangkok, March 9, 2020

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On Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd, 2020, the 53rd edition of the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar presided over by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, sister of the King of Thailand, took place at the “Siam Paragon” shopping center in Bangkok. The motto of the Bazaar this year was "Giving love, spreading happiness".

58 countries showed and offered their most representative products for sale and contributed part of the takings to support the humanitarian work of the Thai Red Cross. Peru had outstanding participation with two stands in which it presented diverse handicrafts and SuperFoods, respectively, thanks to the efforts of the Embassy and support of local importing companies. Approximately 45 thousand people attended the Bazaar.

After officially inaugurating the 53rd Bazaar, Princess Sirindhorn made her usual tour of the stands and had special deference to Peru, stopping to talk with the Ambassador and his wife to whom she expressed her appreciation for Peruvian products, the culture and history of the country and her pleasant memories of her visit to Peru in April 2019. It should be noted that the wife of the Ambassador of Peru integrated, for the second consecutive year, the directive of the Co-organizing Diplomatic Committee of the Bazaar.

At the opening session, the Ambassador of Peru and his wife handed Princess Sirindhorn two baskets containing samples of the Peruvian products offered at the stands, including some alpaca skin made handicrafts, quinoa products, chia, lucuma, maca, camu-camu, coffee and fresh grapes imported from Peru.

As in previous years, the Thai public showed great appreciation and preference for Peruvian products.

Bangkok, March 24, 2020

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Attending a special invitation by Chulalongkorn University, one of the most important universities in Thailand, Miss Ana Rosa Castañeda Chávez, chef of the Embassy of Peru, led a two-and-a-half-hour workshop class on Peruvian gastronomy on Thursday, February 20. The activity, aimed at a group of senior students, was carried out within the university's "Gastronomy and History of Latin America" program.

Miss Castañeda, who graduated two years ago in cooking from the culinary institute of the "Pachacútec Foundation" in Ventanilla, Callao, made a general presentation about Peruvian gastronomy and emblematic Peruvian culinary products, then prepared some typical dishes like Ceviche, Causa, Alfajores and the Chicha Morada drink for the students.

This cultural and gastronomic promotion activity was carried out within the framework of the permanent institutional collaboration between Chulalongkorn University and the Embassy of Peru. The coordinators thanked especially Miss Casteñada and proposed to carry out similar activities on a regular basis in the interest of both parties.

Bangkok, February 21, 2020