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Peru President: Peoples' culture key for development

El presidente de la República, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, recorre las instalaciones del complejo arqueológico Wari, y verifica el estado de conservación de este importante sitio histórico. Foto: ANDINA/ Prensa Presidencia

El presidente de la República, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, recorre las instalaciones del complejo arqueológico Wari, y verifica el estado de conservación de este importante sitio histórico. Foto: ANDINA/ Prensa Presidencia

13:05 | Huamanga (Ayacucho region), Jun. 22.

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on Thursday highlighted the fundamental role of peoples' culture in the development of the Inca nation.

During a visit to artisan Julio Galvez's workshop in traditional Santa Ana artisans' town, the Head of State said cultural manifestations will help the country move forward. 

At the atelier, the statesman got the chance to see the work of southern Ayacucho region's pottery and textile artisans, and learned about their traditional techniques. 

Joining Mr. Kuczynski were Ministers Salvador del Solar (Culture) and Pedro Olaechea (Production), as well as renowned operatic tenor Juan Diego Florez.

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Published: 6/22/2017