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House of Peru had the "Soft Opening" of long-awaited cottage in Balboa Park 
​FUNDRAISER 
​"FULFILL THE DREAM 2019"
On July 17th. 2021,  House of Peru hosted a "soft opening" with  a ribbon cutting of the newly constructed House of Peru in Balboa Park.  The event took place in the courtyard outside of the House of Peru cottage, in Balboa Park Club, San Diego, California. 
The House of Peru's members, volunteers and friends have been working tirelessly for the past ten years to make this dream a reality. "I am excited to share the culture and traditions of the Peruvian people with the many visitors that come to Balboa Park annually." said Julio Cedillo, Vice President of the organization.  We had the presence of the General Consul of Peru in Los Angeles, Jose Luis Chavez, the SenatorToni G. Atkins, the Assembly member Chris Ward among other special guests. Founded in 1935, the House of Pacific Relations, International Cottages represents 34 cultures ​and will be adding nine more with this expansion.  The new houses will include the Philippines, Mexico, Panama, Korea, India, Peru, Chamorros, Palestine and Turkey.
"The purpose of the House of Pacific Relations, International Cottages and its members is to create a spirit of understanding, tolerance and goodwill among the various national and ethnic groups represented in the park." stated Eugenie King, President of the House of Pacific Relations.  Each cottage offers to the visitor a delightful window into each country's culture, history and traditions.  Each weekend the House of Pacific Relations' hosts a ​lawn program highlighting a different country through music, dance, costumes, arts, crafts, and ethnic foods. Thank you very much to our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS who made this event possible. 
​On August 10th, 2019, we had our biggest event of the year, FUNDRAISER FULFILL THE DREAM 2019, this event was a complete success! We are very proud and grateful to announce that we raised $105,000. This is an amazing achievement that we have accomplished. We had over 380 attendees. This achievement brings us closer to our goal of raising all the money that we need to build the cottage, which will be the source of information of all about Peru in San Diego, the place where people can learn Peruvian typical dances, food, history and more.  Thank you very much to those who support us and a very special thanks to all our SPONSORS as well as our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS who made this event possible.
​Thank you for Fulfilling the Dream !!!
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       PLATINUM  SPONSOR                         SILVER SPONSORS
                                                BRONCE SPONSOR

For a complete full list of pictures, please visit this link: ​https://photos.app.goo.gl/d1z3zGK3zZV8H1TX9

Other Events

"Ethnic Food Fair"
(Memorial Day weekend)

This happens within the Ethnic Food Fair, an annual event that showcases the ethnic culinary dishes of 34 different cultures and typical dances in native costumes. This event is typically in Spring (May) each year at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
​Free entry event.
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Lawn Program
"Peruvian Independence Day Celebration"

Member houses of the House of Pacific Relations (HPR) have their own date to feature ethnic foods, music, dance, traditional costumes, arts and crafts. House of Peru's is typically by the end of July of each year in order to celebrate Peru's Independence Day.
​Free entry event.

 International Christmas Festival at Balboa Park

It takes place within the Balboa Park December Nights event, the nation's premier holiday festival which brings people together to celebrate the holiday season. It is a 2-day event featuring typical dishes, spirits and typical dances from 34 nations.
​ Free entry event.