Nuna: The Last Myth of the Wamany

Synopsis:

The Andean mountain range is immersed in eternal winter; the children are disappearing and not even the scissor dancers or their spirits can seem to stop it. Yaku, a scissor dancer´s apprentice, will be forced to travel to the Andean spiritual world to recover his younger brother. Meanwhile, his grandfather, the Danzak Arístides, will do whatever it takes to free the Amaru, the powerful spirit of the weather, before it falls in the wrong hands.

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NUNA is a Peruvian animated movie produced by Ciela Prado and Carhuas, also script co-authors, based on the elements of myth and legends that surrounds the Peruvian highlands.

The movie in an early pre-production stage, is mainly financed by Origami Studio. It won a development award from the DAFO Peruvian Film Fund. Fonica Studio, a Lima’s sound post-production company, is also involved in the project.

“This would be the first time a Peruvian feature film uses a mostly 2D technique, which means an opening for this type of animation’s market,” Prado said to variety.com. One of the producers’ ambitions is to set up workshops in Peru to train 2D animators, since the country currently has a majority of 3D-specialists, she added.
Initially conceived as a short film, “Nuna” became a feature film production in 2013. Now, it forms part of a trans-media project, which could incorporate video games and apps.

There are great hopes for this movie due to the increase of Peruvian productions that are having the support and recognition that previously did not favour them. Furthermore, Peru is a country full of cultural diversity and rich in folklore.

Thank you for reading! Don't forget to visit the official website: https://www.nuna-film.com/

Credits: Variety.com  / Nuna-film

Let's celebrate the International Museum Day

Today we commemorate the International Museum Day and to celebrate it, the Ministry of Culture has scheduled more than 150 free activities nationwide for the entire month of May.

Painting competitions, night tours, exhibitions, screening of documentaries, plays, conversations, dances, among other activities will take place throughout the day in museums and cultural centers.

Take note of these must-sees places around Lima:

Casa Museo Marina Núñez del Prado

(Calle Antero Aspillaga 300, San Isidro)


Today (May 18) the workshop "Los Rincones de Marina" is held for children and guided tours are scheduled at night. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free entrance.

The regular tour starts at 6 p.m and is free . Contact number: 513-9000

Museo de Sitio Bodega y Quadra
(Jr. Áncash 213, Cercado de Lima)

Enjoy a free night tour in one of the must-see museums of the Historic Center of Lima. You'll delight the objects of daily use that date from the foundation of Lima until the republican time and ceramic pieces of the cultures Lima, Inca and Chancay. Tours start from 6 p.m

Museo de Arte de Lima 

(Av. Paseo Colón 125, Centro de Lima)

From May 18 to 21, attendees will be able to request for free the 'MALI Route', a self-guided map that will allow them to explore the permanent exhibition and learn details of the masterpieces of the museum's collection. From 10:30 a.m.

On Sunday, May 21, visitors with free guided tours, will see the permanent and temporary exhibitions Orozco, Rivera and Siqueiros,  Como en la pintura, and MALI in situ. Grandstand. by Ishmael Randall Weeks. This will be taking place between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The Night of the Museums in Miraflores

The City Hall of Miraflores has scheduled a nocturnal visit to the most emblematic museums of the district, such as the Ricardo Palma House Museum, LUM - Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion and the Huaca Pucllana. The cost per person for this tour is S / 3 and starts at 6 p.m in The City Hall of Miraflores on May 26.

To be part of the tour you must register at turismo@miraflores.gob.pe or call: 617-7259

Museo de la Nación

(Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja)

Inauguration of the sample of Andean Religiosity. There will also be educational, artistic and talk activities. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry.

Museo Pedro de Osma

(Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Barranco)

Don't miss the guided visit by  to the permanent viceregal exhibition in the four rooms of this museum. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. till 4:45 p.m. Free entry.

"El Director Guía" guided tour for the new "Arte del Sur Andino" room by Pedro Pablo Alayza (Museum Director) at 5 p.m. Limited space for the first 15 people to arrive.

MATE = Museo Mario Testino

(Av. Pedro de Osma 409, Barranco)

Introductory explanation about the Permanent Collection of the Museum.  Participation of visitors exchanging comments at the end of the tour. 

Projection of the photographs to the visitors. Activities start from 5 p.m. till 10 p.m.

For more download the Full Program of activities around Peru

Written by GringoPeru

Credits to: Newspaper El Comercio, Peru21 and Correo.

Peruvian hairless dog

There is a well know breed of dogs called “perro Peruano sin pelo” (Peruvian hairless dog) or “perro calato” (naked dog) whose origins comes from Peruvian pre-Inca cultures like Chimú, Moche, and Vicus.

The word “Calato” comes from the quechua word “q'ala” that means naked. According to the investigations, this breed arrived to Peru in the years 300 B.C. and took a very important place in myths, legends and artistic works among pre-Inca cultures.

Ceramic from Sican culture

Chancay culture

 About the breed: 

They are agile and fast, and many of them enjoy sight-hunting small rodents.

They are very smart, sociable and adore to play with children! They are perfect pets for allergic persons. There are strange cases in which some of these puppies are born with some hair on the head, but it’s only necessary to brush regularly and it will not fall.

The temperature of its body is three degrees higher than humans due to it is forced to raise its body temperature to compensate for the loss of heat through the naked skin.

Peruvian dog as part of the Independence day parade

Although its hairless characteristic bring positive benefits for the owner, there is one important thing that we have to keep in mind: The sun. Peruvian dogs need to cover their skin with a sun blocker just like we do. Remember to protect them from the strong rays of the sun and apply cream on them after each walk.


 Important dates: 

The Peruvian dog was discovered in 1987 next to the tomb of  Lord of Sipan. The skeleton of the animal was next to the skeletons of the servants and the concubines. In the ceremonies prepared by the Incas to worship the moon, Peruvian black dogs were always present. They were much protected animals because ancient Peruvian considered them guides of the souls that travelled to other worlds. 

It is recognised as part of Peruvian national identity and as a race native to Peru. 

The Peruvian hairless dog was declared Patrimony of the Nation in 2011 by the Congress of the Republic of Peru.

If you are currently visiting the city of Lima, you can't miss the Art Exposition "Elegante Desnudez" (Elegantly naked) by  Karla Novy held at the Cultural Center  Ccori Wasi of the Ricardo Palma University.

Till: May 28, 2017.
Place: Visual Arts Gallery, Cultural Center  Ccori Wasi
Address: Arequipa Av. 5198 Miraflores, Lima
Link: Facebook Galería de Artes Visuales de la Urp
Schedule: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. a 8 p.m. 
Free entry


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