The
Alpaca Fiesta 2007 is being organized by the
International Alpaca Association and will take
place in Arequipa, Peru from 14th to 18th November
2007. Combine this event with a study period
at the MALLKINI RANCH a place of excellence
in alpaca breeding through Peruvian Secrets
Ltd.
Arequipa
is where 100% of Peru’s alpaca fibre is
processed into semi and/or fully finished textile
articles which are then exported worldwide.
The city of Arequipa is located 1,000 kilometres
south of the country’s capital, Lima,
at an altitude of 2,325 metres above sea level.
Surrounding the city is the national reserve
of Vicuñas and Alpacas which can be seen
as part of a tour to the stunning Colca Canyon
The
Alpaca Fiesta 2007 will be hosted in Arequipa’s
main Showground and Conference Centre, “Cerro
Juli”, and will offer a wide range of
events aimed at improving the understanding
of animal breeding through to finished fashion
wear on the catwalk.
Participants
from all over the world: The United States of
America, Australia, Japan, China, Italy, The
United Kingdom, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina
among others will be immersed in a number of
activities which include:
Alpaca
Show: more than 700 alpacas from the best ranches
in Peru will be in competition.
The
opening Ceremony is an Arequipanian way to launch
the event in “fiesta style” with
a Carnival Procession, Fireworks and lots of
fun for the visitor.
Not
to be missed is Vicuña Chaccu.: the traditional
Inca method of rounding-up wild vicunas for
shearing is still employed today up in the Altiplano.
Horsemanship
Show: Peru’s famous “Caballos de
Paso” will put on an entertaining demonstration
to the accompaniment of Marinera Dancers.
Factory
Visits: tours of Arequipa`s main spinning, knitting
and weaving installations to see the latest
technology that maintains the quality of alpaca
production. Peruvian Secrets invites it guests
to a special tour of the Michell group who are
Peru’s largest producer of fibre and quality
Conferences
and Clinics: papers and courses relating to
the alpaca business will be presented to the
participants by leading experts in their respective
fields.
The
fashion Show: this stunning event bring together
the worlds best alpaca product designers to
put on an outstanding fashion show exclusively
for Alpaca Fiesta 2007.
Gourmet
Festival: throughout the whole Alpaca Fiesta
2007 you will be able to sample the best Peruvian
foods.
The
cost of the event is US$680.00
per person and includes a one
year complimentary membership of the International
Alpaca Association.
For
further information please contact: Paul Goddard
on 01248 430621 to secure you place.
