Woman in Amazonian attire opens Latin American gastronomic fair

LIMA, Peru—A dancer wearing an Amazonian attire and carrying two boa constrictors parades dancing with a touristic group at the gastronomic fair of Mistura, the largest in Latin America, which opened doors next to the Pacific Ocean on September 5, 2013 in Lima.

The fair showcases about 130 restaurants and expects to attract over half a million visitors in the ten days it will run, aiming to promote food as a tool for sustainable development, social inclusion, and cultural identity.  



The Peruvian food industry could generate income for the country by about $7 billion dollars in 2013, according to the Chamber of Commerce of Lima.

source: interaksyon.com