was lit in the main square of the Nik An walled complex within the Chan Chan archaeological complex, located in Trujillo province of La Libertad region.
Outstanding Peruvian swimmer, Jessica Cattaneo, was in charge of the first relay.
In total, 33 people carried the torch, including athletes and local figures such as former Miss World Maria Julia Mantilla.
World Longboard Champion
Piccolo Clemente, the last torch relay runner, lit the cauldron.
During the torch lighting ceremony, the group Mascara de Barro staged a performance about the former Moche leader known as the
Lady of Cao.
Likewise, Antenor Orrego Private University dance group performed the jaunty "Marinera," a traditional dance of this northern region.
Trujillo Mayor Daniel Marcelo highlighted the arrival of the Pan American Torch and said the activity provides an opportunity for authorities to invest in sports so as to have a representative in this type of competition.
Other participating athletes were Linda Lecca, Andrea Cedron, Jhordi Lavado Carrillo, Maria Jesus de Trujillo, Pedro Horna, former national soccer player Juan Caballero, among others.
La Libertad region thus joins the most important sports event in the continent, beginning this Friday, July 26, which brings together 41 countries from North, Central and South America.
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