Occasionally some friend in the States will ask if I’m “….retired and going nuts over there with nothing to do.” Even though I’ve heard the question several times, it still leaves me speechless for a moment or two. How do I explain that there aren’t enough hours in the day to see all the organized activities and natural attractions the Lambayeque region alone has to offer, or that it is a rare week when we are not invited to two or three baptisms, birthdays or other social events? We are literally at a point where we have to pass on things we’d like to do but have no time for. We haven’t been mountain climbing or fishing for over one month due to lack of time. For example, yesterday there was an artisan’s exposition in downtown Chiclayo that began at 10:00am and finished at 7:00pm. This afternoon there is a ballet performance on Chiclayo’s north side. Tomorrow the nearby town of Picci has an all-day art fair and pageant. Monday night we’ll be at a birthday party. Anyone who is bored in Chiclayo is bored by choice. Let’s talk a bit about yesterday’s event.
Pasarela Moche 2009, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism is an artisan exposition of clothing, clothing accessories and jewelry produced in the various surrounding towns. The exposition was held at the Gran Hotel in Chiclayo. We have four or five 1st class hotels in Chiclayo, with the Gran Hotel being at the top of the list. Many business travelers stay here. It offers most of the amenities you’d expect and in addition has a beautiful botanical park directly across the street. It is within easy walking distance of the city’s center and principal park. The cost of a double will set you back about $120 per night, which includes an extensive buffet breakfast and several other niceties.
The exhibitions included demonstrations in the making of various items. There were samples of the finished products offered for sale. I was fascinated by the hat making process shown in this photo. The raw material is paja macora. I have no idea what that is, but I do know it is grown as a cultivated crop in Peru and elsewhere. Three generations of this woman’s family have earned their living selling these hats and other items. She said she works approximately seven hours each day for five weeks to complete one hat. They are extremely lightweight and appear to be air tight. At the exposition the cost of a hat is $70. It may be less in Etèn; the town where she lives.
A fashion show marked the finish of the exposition with models displaying clothing, purses and jewelry. I was impressed with the professionalism of the total set up including lights and music, and the poise displayed by the models on the catwalk. We’d like to end this post by presenting to you these photos of the products and women of Chiclayo.
Tom & Maribel
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Pasarela Moche 2009, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism is an artisan exposition of clothing, clothing accessories and jewelry produced in the various surrounding towns. The exposition was held at the Gran Hotel in Chiclayo. We have four or five 1st class hotels in Chiclayo, with the Gran Hotel being at the top of the list. Many business travelers stay here. It offers most of the amenities you’d expect and in addition has a beautiful botanical park directly across the street. It is within easy walking distance of the city’s center and principal park. The cost of a double will set you back about $120 per night, which includes an extensive buffet breakfast and several other niceties.
The exhibitions included demonstrations in the making of various items. There were samples of the finished products offered for sale. I was fascinated by the hat making process shown in this photo. The raw material is paja macora. I have no idea what that is, but I do know it is grown as a cultivated crop in Peru and elsewhere. Three generations of this woman’s family have earned their living selling these hats and other items. She said she works approximately seven hours each day for five weeks to complete one hat. They are extremely lightweight and appear to be air tight. At the exposition the cost of a hat is $70. It may be less in Etèn; the town where she lives.A fashion show marked the finish of the exposition with models displaying clothing, purses and jewelry. I was impressed with the professionalism of the total set up including lights and music, and the poise displayed by the models on the catwalk. We’d like to end this post by presenting to you these photos of the products and women of Chiclayo.
Tom & Maribel
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