Gables reception celebrates Peruvian Independence Day

July 30th, 2012
Peruvian Independence Day reception

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and reception guests. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Guests listen to remarks during the reception. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Peruvian Consul Enrique Bustamante and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez with guests. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Argentine Consul Miguel Talento, Chilean Consul Juan-Luis Nilo and Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Argentine Consul Miguel Talento, Iliana Mustelier, Chilean Consul Juan-Luis Nilo, Maricarmen Sega and Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart addresses guests. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Maricarmen Sega and Samantha Gamero. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

French Consul Isabel de Quesada reads the city of Miami proclamation with Eric Duran. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

French Consul Isabel de Quesada, Maricarmen Sega and Eric Duran. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Iliana Mustelier, Angel Zayon, Diana Rodriguez, Aldred Santamaria and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Iliana Mustelier, Cesar Vargas, Diana Rodriguez, Aldred Santamaria, and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Iliana Mustelier, Cesar Vargas, Diana Rodriguez, Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Iliana Mustelier addresses guests. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Julio Rodriguez, Adolfo Cuellar and Nikol Seitner. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Laura Elizabeth, Karen Escobar and Giannina Gayoso. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Maria Paula Algaranaz and Angela Quispe in traditional Peruvian dress. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Maricarmen Sega and Samantha Gamero. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Monica Gomez and Marielena Pereira. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante and Mexican Consul Miguel Gutierrez Tinoco. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Peruvian Independence Day reception

Zoila Bocumet, Carla Ligia, Mara Bustamante, Annie Paredes and Yolanda Leib. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and reception guests. Photo by Betty AlvarezGuests listen to remarks during the reception. Photo by Betty AlvarezPeruvian Consul Enrique Bustamante and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez with guests. Photo by Betty AlvarezArgentine Consul Miguel Talento, Chilean Consul Juan-Luis Nilo and Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante. Photo by Betty AlvarezArgentine Consul Miguel Talento, Iliana Mustelier, Chilean Consul Juan-Luis Nilo, Maricarmen Sega and Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante. Photo by Betty AlvarezCongressman Mario Diaz-Balart addresses guests. Photo by Betty AlvarezCongressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Maricarmen Sega and Samantha Gamero. Photo by Betty AlvarezFrench Consul Isabel de Quesada reads the city of Miami proclamation with Eric Duran. Photo by Betty AlvarezFrench Consul Isabel de Quesada, Maricarmen Sega and Eric Duran. Photo by Betty AlvarezIliana Mustelier, Angel Zayon, Diana Rodriguez, Aldred Santamaria and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty AlvarezIliana Mustelier, Cesar Vargas, Diana Rodriguez, Aldred Santamaria, and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty AlvarezIliana Mustelier, Cesar Vargas, Diana Rodriguez, Peruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante and Maricarmen Sega. Photo by Betty AlvarezIliana Mustelier addresses guests. Photo by Betty AlvarezJulio Rodriguez, Adolfo Cuellar and Nikol Seitner. Photo by Betty AlvarezLaura Elizabeth, Karen Escobar and Giannina Gayoso. Photo by Betty AlvarezMaria Paula Algaranaz and Angela Quispe in traditional Peruvian dress. Photo by Betty AlvarezMaricarmen Sega and Samantha Gamero. Photo by Betty AlvarezMonica Gomez and Marielena Pereira. Photo by Betty AlvarezPeruvian Consul Cesar Bustamante and Mexican Consul Miguel Gutierrez Tinoco. Photo by Betty AlvarezZoila Bocumet, Carla Ligia, Mara Bustamante, Annie Paredes and Yolanda Leib. Photo by Betty Alvarez

The Peruvian American Chamber of Commerce of South Florida recently helped local Peruvians celebrate their country’s Independence Day with a reception in Coral Gables.

Special guests at the July 27 event, held at Mixtura at La Cofradia, 160 Andalusia Ave., included Peruvian Consul Enrique Bustamante, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Congressman Mario Diaz Balart, Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, presidents of other bi-national chambers of commerce and Miami consuls from several other countries.

Patrons enjoyed a wide selection of appetizers and pisco, a popular brandy produced in Peru. The nation celebrated the 191st anniversary of its independence on Saturday, July 28.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer