on Wednesday announced her commitment to internationalizing the Ruraq Maki - Antayetachari Akoki traditional art and crafts exhibition-sales event, with the aim of achieving worldwide recognition of the work by Peruvian artisans.
"We want Ruraq Maki to not only remain at the national level; we will make every effort, and as a woman, it is my commitment to see if we can bring it to an international fair because alpaca souvenirs are recognized worldwide, but they (foreign markets) have not seen the other wonders we have here. That's why it is necessary to showcase all the wonders of Ruraq Maki to the world," she expressed.
In this regard, Mrs. Boluarte indicated that this fair is a space for celebration, recognition, and encounter with the traditions showcased by artisans and enjoyed by the public.
"I want to mention that, at this exhibition, which lasted 13 days, sales amounted to approximately S/2 million (US$536,768)," she indicated.
Similarly, the top official said that this fair brought together over 200 artisan groups from 23 Peruvian regions, including two indigenous communities, who were also able to travel to other districts of the capital.
"Over the years, the multiple editions of Ruraq Maki have generated profits exceeding S/11 million (above US$2.95 million) in favor of more than 2,000 collectives of traditional artisans and artists from across the country," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
"This translates into a direct impact on the economies of over 100,000 families belonging to Afro-Peruvian, indigenous, and native communities in the Amazonia and our Andes," she added.
Mrs. Boluarte also noted that this year, as part of Bicentennial celebrations, the sales exhibition was called Rurak Maki - Antayetachari Akoki, which means "handmade" in Quechua and Ashaninka languages.