During the event, the venue was adorned with the colors of the Peruvian flag, red and white, while music and the aroma of ceviche invited the celebration of Andean culture. Peruvians from various points on the island gathered in a space that, for a few hours, simulated a corner of Peru.
The Gastrocultural Fair, organized by the Peruvian Community of Tenerife and the Santa Cruz City Council, offered a mix of gastronomy, music, dance, and crafts. The event aimed to celebrate Peruvian roots and foster integration with the local population.
The culinary journey included emblematic dishes such as ceviche, causa limeña, and ají de gallina, prepared mostly with Canarian raw materials. Seven restaurants participated in the fair, highlighting the use of local products like medregal and peto, complemented by essential Peruvian ingredients such as rocoto and ají.
The fair also served as a meeting point for tourists, such as the couple from Lima, Pol Ramos and Adriana Palacios, who emphasized the cultural and geographical diversity of Peru, from the coast to the highlands and the jungle.
The integration of the Peruvian community in Tenerife was a recurring theme. Víctor Ramírez, spokesperson for the association Copeten, estimated the presence of around 5,000 Peruvians on the island and about 15,000 in the Canary Islands. The councilor for the Salud-La Salle district, Zaida González, highlighted the event's growth and the intention to make the park a benchmark for Ibero-American cuisine.
The honorary consul of Peru, Fernando Ruiz Lecuona, recalled that many emigrants have formed families on the islands, with children and grandchildren born in the Canary Islands. The mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, praised the Peruvian community for its hardworking, honest, and entrepreneurial character.
