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Over 5,000 people visited Embassy of Peru in Washington
Washington, may. 06 (ANDINA). The Embassy of Peru in the United States opened its doors to over 5,000 visitors on the ocassion of the Passport DC Day, which gathers a total of 40 diplomatic missions accredited to the White House.
Miles de personas llegaron hasta la embajada peruana en Washington, Estados Unidos. Foto: ANDINA/Difusión
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The crowd waited patiently in long queues since early morning yesterday to visit the headquarters of the national diplomatic representation.
The public had free access to its facilities and enjoyed guided tours and a series of cultural events designed to show the benefits and the magic of our country.
This is the second time Peru participates in the Passport DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour, which every year attracts thousands of visitors.
"We are very proud to have gathered thousands of people who are enjoying our hospitality and learning about the benefits of a modern country which does not lose its cultural and historical roots", Ambassador Harold Forsyth said.
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Date: 06/05/2012