already illuminates with faith St. Peter's Square at the Vatican where it will be on display for 45 days and put Peru in the spotlight at the international level.
The
inauguration ceremony was held Friday at Paul VI Audience Hall of the Holy See because of heavy rain falling on the city, which led to changing the official event.
Minister Maurtua thanked the Holy See on behalf of the Government, the President of the Republic Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian people, and his own for allowing Chopcca's Nativity Scene to be exhibited at St. Peter's Square.
In turn,
Governor Diaz first addressed the residents of his region and expressed satisfaction over this achievement. Likewise, he invited people from around the globe to visit this Andean area and the various parts of Peru.
Following the ceremony, the
PromPeru executive-president affirmed that "this is an activity of enormous spiritual significance which ratifies the good relations existing with the Vatican State in the context of our Independence Bicentennial."
"This presentation will also drive the interest in the peoples of Peru. We are sure that the world will take a closer look at the Peruvian cultural heritage and the talent of our artisans," she added.
Moreover, the official argued that Huancavelica's Nativity Scene will put our country once again in the spotlight for the whole world to see, thus highlighting our Andean heritage, as well as Peruvian artisans' talent, biodiversity, and geographic diversity.
Carbajal also noted that this presentation is the outcome of joint efforts undertaken by Huancavelica Region Government, the Bishopric of Huancavelica, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
Embassy of Peru to Holy See, and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) through PromPeru's specialized work.