THE “Hello APEC” Shekou Cultural Market — Encounter South America Partners event will open at the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats (Shekou MSCE) on Aug. 29. The event will bring authentic flavors, rich traditions, and romantic charm of Peru and Chile to the local community.

Jesús Ponce, consul general of Peru in Guangzhou, and Gonzalo Rubilar, the commercial consul of Chile in Guangzhou, will attend the event in person.

The bazaar will showcase the culinary and cultural heritage of the Andes, with offerings from Peru and Chile. The Peruvian section will feature pisco and pisco sours, layered pork sandwiches, traditional desserts, South American jewelry and alpaca-wool products. Visitors can also practice Spanish, learn about trips to Machu Picchu and meet Peruvian exhibitors.

The Chilean section will offer local wines, dried cranberries and grape juice, as well as tabletop games, and tourism information.

The event will also feature live entertainment by a band led by Feima, a popular musician with millions of followers on Douyin. The group will use traditional instruments such as the pan flute, quena, and Native American flute to recreate the ancient melodies of the Andean highlands.

Maodou, an internet-famous alpaca from the Peruvian Andes, will appear in an interactive area where visitors can feed and photograph the animal.

Visitors can collect stamps from participating booths for a chance to win South American-themed gifts in a lucky draw. (Wei Jie)

Event Details

Time: 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29

Venue: Level 1, Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 2 to Dongjiaotou Station (东角头站), Exit A; walk about 450 meters