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Pablo Vierci in conversation with Federico Rosado
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Universidad Católica de Santa María - Instituto Confucio
The Uruguayan writer Pablo Vierci is the author of a book telling a true story, one that is both unthinkable and extraordinary, which has inspired one of the most moving and striking films of 2023: Society of the Snow. In 1972, Flight 571 of the Uruguayan Air Force crashed in the Argentinean Andes en route from Montevideo to Santiago de Chile. On board were five crew-members and 40 passengers: a team of young rugby players who were going to attend a tournament with some friends and family. The book recreates the incredible story of the 16 young men who survived the snow at 4,000 metres above sea level, without any communication with the outside world, or food or shelter, facing the death of their loved ones. Vierci, who went to school with the survivors, started to write the book in 1973. He later went to the crash site with a group of survivors and their children. He published the book in 2009. In conversation with xx, he will talk about the story, which has been with him for over half a century, and the great work that came out of it. In conversation with Federico Rosado.
Felipe Restrepo Pombo, Philippe Sands and Gabriela Wiener in conversation with Cristina Fuentes
Explorers, dreamers and thieves
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Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (teatro)
In 2022, Hay Festival and the British Museum came together to organise the anthology Volver a contar: Escritores de América Latina en los archivos del Museo Británico, for which a group of ten writers examined narratives about the past through a collection of Latin American objects in the museum never seen in public before. In 2023 we presented the anthology Exploradores, soñadores y ladrones, in which six authors looked at the museum’s collections in order to create new compilation of texts that question and reimagine the predominant narratives. With Felipe Restrepo Pombo (Colombia), Philippe Sands(United Kingdom) and Gabriela Wiener (Peru), in conversation with Cristina Fuentes La Roche (Spain).
Simultaneous translation from English to Spanish available
Price: S/15.00 (PEN)
Sponsored by Cerro Verde and with the support of British Council
Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata in conversation with Matías Zibell
Africa is a continent
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Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (teatro)
The podcast and book It’s a continent are two of the best contemporary introductions to the history and current affairs of African countries intended for a broad public. Created and produced by two British communicators with African origins, Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata, it explores in an entertaining and accessible way the history of each African country, dismantling myths and celebrating the cultural and historical riches of a set of countries and peoples that constitute a very large percentage of the world population. Together with the BBC journalist Matías Zibell, Madimba and Ukatawill tell us how the idea for the podcast arose, and why it is important to communicate the reality of each African country to a world that still has much to learn and a long way to go in terms of decolonising.
Simultaneous translation from English to Spanish available
Philippe Sands (United Kingdom) is a well-known human rights lawyer and author of acclaimed works such as East West Street and The Ratline, and at this event he will talk to Felipe Gálvez about his most recent book, The Last Colony. Sands tells the painful story of the forced displacement of Liseby Elysé and other inhabitants of the Chagos archipelago in 1973, due to the strategic interests of the Cold War. Displaced to Mauritius in order to make room for a US military base, this book condemns British colonial injustice and its effects. With a story that includes history, essay and personal drama, Sands reveals the human tragedies behind the great historical events, underlining the need for justice and reparation, exploring the recent history of Chile and taking as a point of departure the lives and works of iconic figures such as Bruce Chatwin, Roberto Bolaño and the dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Simultaneous translation from English to Spanish available
Find out how Machu Picchu was constructed. Discover all the ingenuity of the Inca civilisation when it came to great architectural achievements. Understand how ancient societies faced technical, geographical and social challenges when carrying out monumental projects such as Machu Picchu. This masterclass inspires and motivates children to seek creative and innovative solutions to face contemporary challenges. Furthermore, it will teach them to appreciate the cultural heritage of humanity and understand the importance of preserving these historical monuments for future generations. With José Carlos de la Puente and Sergio Vilela.
Ages 6 and over
Evento gratuito hasta completar aforo
With the support of la Municipalidad Provincial de Arequipa
The citadel of Machu Picchu is a gem of Inca architecture and a symbol of Peru, a source of pride and identity. The aim of this activity is to immortalise this marvel with a diorama, a simple but effective technique that evokes its three-dimensional nature. In order to do this, participants will receive a pre-cut mountain landscape, along with colours and pens. The 3D view can be made by adding an outline of Machu Picchu to the pre-prepared landscape, according to the images used as reference. This exercise works on fine motor skills, creativity and artistic expression, and will help participants understand how a flat surface can become a three-dimensional structure. With Karina Villalba.
Ages 6 and over
Free event until full capacity is reached
With the support of la Municipalidad Provincial de Arequipa
Natalia Sobrevilla and Irene Vallejo in conversation with Magally Alegre Henderson
Societies of the archive
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Casa Tristán del Pozo - Fundación BBVA
Historical archives are sources of an incalculable value for understanding the past, present and future of nations. Natalia Sobrevillais a historian, researcher and lecturer in the History of Latin America at the University of Kent (United Kingdom), and is also the author of Independence and Nation Building in Latin America. In the context of the crisis affecting the National General Archive, we want to highlight the importance of protecting this legacy, which belongs to all citizens. In her contemporary classic,Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World, Irene Vallejo explores the development of the book and libraries in the ancient world, and how they became effective ways for transmitting and preserving ideas, while also pointing out that “a dislike of books is a tradition with strong roots in our history”. In conversation with the Head of the Riva-Agüero Institute’s Historical Archive, Magally Alegre Henderson.
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With the support of the Eccles Institute for the Americas
Grandes culturas milenarias is a detailed compendium of the major pre-Colombian cultures which grew and flourished in Peruvian territory, from the arrival of the first inhabitants of Peruvian territory, to the formation, rise and decline of the Inca Empire with the arrival of the Spanish in Peru. This event offers a chance to meet the great cultures that existed before the Inca Empire, connecting with the past, understanding the ways of life and cultures developed by the first Peruvians, appreciating their diversity, and reflecting on how we can present our amazing cultural heritage. With Patricia Villanueva.
Ages 6 and over
Free event until full capacity is reached
With the support of la Municipalidad Provincial de Arequipa
Natalia Sobrevilla and Juan Luis Ossa in conversation with Magally Alegre Henderson
Bicentenaries in Latin America
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Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (auditorio)
We talk about the bicentenaries of independence in the Latin American region from a historical perspective, and looking at changes over the course of these last two-hundred years, at decolonisation processes and at relations among countries with a common past but very different present courses. With Natalia Sobrevilla (Peru) and Juan Luis Ossa (Chile) in conversation with Magally Alegre Henderson.
Farid Kahhat, Rocío Silva Santiesteban and Carlos Umaña in conversation with Jonathan Castro
Rethinking the continent
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Teatro Arequepay
Three festival guests offer some ideas regarding the most pressing problems of our times, giving hints for putting us on a better path. With Farid Kahhat (Peru), sociologist and writer, an authority in the political analysis of contemporary Latin America; Carlos Umaña (Costa Rica), a doctor, activist who works for the abolition of nuclear weapons and winner of the 2017 Novel Peace Prize; and Rocío Silva Santiesteban (Peru), writer and academic, former member of the Peruvian parliament and human rights activist. In conversation with Jonathan Castro.
Marcel Velázquez in conversation with Magally Alegre Henderson
Sexuality and history
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Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (auditorio)
Marcel Velázquez, who has a doctorate in Latin American Literature, is an essayist and has many followers on Twitter. The author of numerous books, his work specialises in Andean cultural history, covering themes related to literature, the press, racism and anti-clericalism. His most recent book, about which he will talk with Magally Alegre Henderson, is Niños invisibles. The text deals with the matter of child sexual abuse by priests in the early 20th century, as well as the coverage of the issue by the anti-clerical press.
Charles Walker, a US historian and author of the definitive biography of the most influential native leader in the whole of Latin America, Túpac Amaru, presents his book Tu ausencia ha sido causa para todo esto: Cartas de amor y guerra. In the book, Walker examines the women who played key roles in the rebellion and independence, particularly the figures of Micaela Bastidas and Tomasa Tito Condemayta. In this conversation with Karen Bernedo, Walker will talk about the crucial influence of these women in Túpac Amaru’s great rebellion, highlighting their courage, leadership and sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and justice.
