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Memorable Moments: Our Photo & Video Gallery
This gallery is a tribute to the many unforgettable events that PERUCAN-OH has hosted or those in which we have participated over the years. Whether it's our annual festivals, cultural celebrations, or unforgettable moments in our history, our gallery features a diverse range of activities that showcase the traditions and heritage of our Peruvian culture. Browse through our gallery and relive the moments that make our community so special and keep us together.
2025 Events
April 12th, 2025
Gala 2025
April 2025
On April 12, 2025, PERUCAN-OH hosted its second annual Gala, “Traditions of Perú,” at the Tremont Cityside Ballroom in Cleveland. The evening was a vibrant celebration of Peruvian heritage, featuring traditional dances, ethnic music, exquisite cuisine, and lively Latin rhythms. Attendees enjoyed performances by Luka y Su Ropa, indulged in authentic Peruvian dishes, and participated in engaging activities—all in support of the Peruvian Cultural Garden project. This gallery captures the unforgettable moments from a night that united the community in cultural pride and shared purpose.
February 2025
On February 1st, 2025, PERUCAN-OH proudly hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, celebrating the incredible individuals who have generously given their time and talents throughout the year. The evening was filled with heartfelt gratitude, delicious food, and joyful moments as we honored the volunteers who continue to make our mission possible. This gallery captures the spirit of community and appreciation shared that night.
2024 Events
August 25th, 2024
One World Day 2024
August 2024
The One World Day Parade was a vibrant celebration of unity, featuring a colorful parade of flags from around the world. As part of the event, we also visited the site of the future Peruvian Cultural Garden, which is currently in the process of being developed. This special visit allowed us to envision the beautiful space that will soon honor and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Peru in our community.
July 28th, 2024
Independence Day Picnic
JULY 2024
We had an amazing time celebrating Independence Day at our family picnic! The day was filled with joyful music, delicious food, and lively entertainment that brought everyone together. From kids playing games to adults dancing to the beat, the picnic was a wonderful way to honor our heritage and enjoy the company of friends and family. It was a day full of laughter, connection, and fun memories that we'll cherish for a long time.
June 28th - 29th, 2024
Chicago Consulate Visit
JUNE 2024
We had an amazing time celebrating Independence Day at our family picnic! The day was filled with joyful music, delicious food, and lively entertainment that brought everyone together. From kids playing games to adults dancing to the beat, the picnic was a wonderful way to honor our heritage and enjoy the company of friends and family. It was a day full of laughter, connection, and fun memories that we'll cherish for a long time.
2023 Past Events
December 9th, 2023
"Colors of Perú" Gala 2023
DECEMBER 2023
Our annual Gala/Dinner event, themed "Colors of Perú," in Cleveland. This gathering at the Tremont Cityside Ballroom celebrated Peruvian culture and supported fundraising for the future Peruvian Cultural Garden. Attendees were treated to a cultural extravaganza featuring Peruvian music and dance performances by Raíces del Perú, a silent auction, and dancing to the rhythms of the local Latin band "Luka y su Ropa Vieja." Roland Medrano, shared his inspiring journey of strategic growth and success as CEO and co-owner of La Mega Media, Inc., and head of Regal International, a management, and consulting firm. His dedication to business, community, and fostering growth aligns perfectly with PERUCAN-OH's mission and values, making this Gala an unforgettable celebration of Peruvian heritage and achievement.
August 27, 2023
One World Day Parade 2023
AUGUST 2023
For the fourth consecutive time, PERÚCAN-OH made a vibrant and cultural contribution participating for the Parade of Flags, during One World Day, organized by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation. We showcased the beauty and diversity of the Peruvian regional costumes of Perú. We also displayed some cultural elements in a display table and the public was able to sample some delicious food and beverages. We look forward to seeing you in the 2024 Parade of Flags.
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For more information regarding OWD 2023 click here
May 6, 2023
Mother's Day Fundraiser
PERÚCAN-OH hosted a Mother's Day celebration and fundraising event to recognize the mothers in our community. The event featured Peruvian food by Cleveland's new Peruvian Restaurant Brasas y Salsas, Pisco Sours and Peruvian beer, with the wonderful participation and voice of Glenda Mello as MC and singer. Our sponsors and guests had a good time and enjoyed the food and dancing until midnight.
2022 Past Events
August 28, 2022
One World Day Parade 2022
OWD 2022 & Flag Parade 2022 provided PERÚCAN-OH a new opportunity to promote our culture and expand awareness by participating in its third consecutive Parade of Flags, during One World Day, an annual event by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation. With the help of volunteers and Raíces del Perú owner, Mary Vargas, we were able to share a variety of regional costumes from all over Perú. We had a Peruvian cultural table with ethnic art and crafts, and brought some food and beverages for our volunteers and public, who enjoyed tasting some Peruvian food sample dishes. Thanks to all the volunteers who came out, we could not do it without you!
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October, 2022
Día de la Canción Criolla
After receiving the approval from the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation to our proposal and formal petition for a Garden for Perú, we celebrated with our community by gathering for a casual fundraising event, celebrating the Peruvian Música Criolla, or Day of the National Creole Music.
September 2022
PRESENTATION BEFORE CCFG AND EARLY BEGINNINGS OF PERÚCAN-OH
In Cleveland, Ohio, after some months of meetings, and efforts to get together and come together as an organization, from the Summer of 2021 to the Summer 2022. These included recruiting new members for our Board, filing the necessary paperwork to register in the State of Ohio, opening our first bank account, and launching this Website. In May 2022 we put together a proposal and in September same year, we were invited to present it before CCFG to petition a Garden for Perú. Our presentation was successful and PERÚCAN-OH was formally and unanimously approved by the Board of CCFG, on September 27, 2022, as a sponsor of a Garden for Perú, to be located along Martin Luther King Blvd.
2021 Past Events
August, 2021
Second Flag Parade and OWD 2021
After a year of Covid-19 restrictions, One World Day and Flag Parade made a come back and PERÚCAN-OH did too. We were able to again participate proudly with volunteers parading along MLK Blvd dressed up in colorful Peruvian regional costumes, generously provided by Raíes del Perú, dance group owned by Ms. Mary Vargas.
2019 Past Events
August 2019
Our First Flag Parade @ OWD 2019
For the first time in 2019, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, invited country delegations to participate in OWD Flag Parade, including country delegations without a garden. Our Peruvian community leaders signed up and got together to organize our participation. Raíces del Perú (Mary Vargas) provided her beautiful Peruvian costume collections. Our first Flag Parade was a joyous event and we had over 30 volunteers proudly parading in ethnic costumes. This was the beginning of our work to organize ourselves as a Peruvian cultural group and gave us the motivation to start working on formally registering as a nonprofit organization with the State of Ohio. In 2020 there was no parade, due to Covid19.
Perú National Regions
Perú National Regions
The Coast
Perú is located on the Pacific Ocean. The city of Lima, our Capital, is the only one in South America with a Coastal Border. We have beautiful beaches, North to South of Perú, and one of the richest sources of fish and seafood in the world. North of Perú, we have the Chicama beach, a world renown surfing paradise that boasts the longest wave of the world, stretching up to 4 Km. The coast includes rich valleys formed by rivers that come from the Andes mountains and provide the best conditions to grow wine and pisco grapes, among other produce. The coast also includes the Nazca Lines, deserts, volcanoes, and the only oasis in South America, the Laguna de Huacachina.
Peruvian Natural Regions:
Peruvian Sierra Highlands
The Sierra is the Andean highland region, formed by three of the Andes mountain ranges and separates the Coast from the Rainforest. It has many fertile river valleys, high plains, and deep canyons, i.e. Colca Canyon, the second deepest in the world. The altitude and proximity to the Andes impact on the lifestyle and traditions of its population. In the Sierra you can find colorful festivals, archaeological sites, beautiful cities, you can see llamas, alpacas, the giant condor of the Andes, and important cultural elements from the Inca civilization. Its altitude can reach over 6,700 mt above sea level.
Peruvian Natural Regions:
Peruvian Selva
Rainforest
The Peruvian Rainforest or Selva, is where the Amazon River is born, giving origin to one of the largest biosphere reservations of the world. Home of the Pink Amazon Dolphin and The Gallito de las Rocas, Perú's national bird. This region is rich in oil, crops, and produce, especially coffee, beans, cacao, and sweet water fish, as the Paiche, carachama, among others. As a nation, Peru has the largest number of bird species in the world and the third-largest number of mammals; 44% of bird species and 63% of mammal species inhabit the Peruvian Amazon. Peru also has a very high number of species of butterflies, and +770 species of orchids.
