27/07/2026
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐮 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
On Wednesday, 22 July, the Embassy of Peru in Singapore celebrated the 205th anniversary of Peru’s Independence and 46 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The official reception, held at the Royal Pavilion Ballroom of Conrad Singapore Orchard, brought together around 300 guests, including Singaporean authorities, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, academics, media representatives, prominent local figures and members of the Peruvian community.
The Guest of Honour was Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Industry of Singapore, who attended together with Member of Parliament Ms Lee Hui Ying.
In his remarks, the Ambassador of Peru to Singapore, Fernando Quirós, highlighted the strength of bilateral relations and the opportunities to develop new economic partnerships. In particular, he underscored the potential for partnerships between Peruvian and Singaporean companies to establish industrial parks in Peru inspired by Singapore’s successful experience in several Asian countries.
Minister of State Gan congratulated the Government and people of Peru on the 205th anniversary of the country’s Independence. She also expressed Singapore’s willingness to continue working closely with the new Peruvian Government, which will take office on 28 July, and to explore new opportunities for economic and trade cooperation.
Following the speeches and national anthems, guests enjoyed traditional Peruvian dances, including the Marinera, Tondero and Huaylas, as well as a selection of dishes from Peru’s renowned cuisine, such as ceviche, lomo saltado, ají de gallina, quinoa and alfajores. They were also treated to Peru’s emblematic Pisco Sour, a variety of pisco-based cocktails and specialty coffee from Chanchamayo.
The commemorative event reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship between Peru and Singapore as the two countries mark 46 years of diplomatic relations. It also showcased Peru’s cultural and productive wealth, promoted the country’s image and tourism, and gave members of the Peruvian community living in Singapore an opportunity to celebrate Peru’s National Day surrounded by the culture and spirit of their homeland.
Singapore, 22 July 2026
