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Peru: The Tifton Connection
Exhibit showcases local residents' photos, collectibles
TIFTON — The “Peru — The Tifton Connection: Culture, Art, Caring” exhibit at the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage kicked off Sunday with a reception attended by over 100 people. The exhibit, and unique opportunities for adults and children, will continue through Feb. 17 with Gabriela Meneses, who is from the Sacred Valley in Peru.
Most of the pictures and Peruvian objects on display at the museum were collected by local people during their travels to Peru or during their mission trips to the country. The more than 50 photographs of the people depict the people and their lifestyles and the land of Peru. There are also photographs of the activities conducted by local doctors, dentists and volunteers from local churches and the community.
Intricately carved guards, musical instruments, woven blankets and rugs in bright colors, an elaborately beaded and decorated hat worn for important ceremonial occasions and special events such as weddings and village celebrations and other crafts from the country are on display.
Several people from Tifton met Meneses, a trained guide and education specialist who conducts tours throughout her native country, while visiting her country last summer and she was invited to exhibit at the museum. This is the first trip to America for Meneses and she’s been busy talking to students at various schools about her native country and touring the area with guides from here.
All events surrounding the exhibit are free. The museum is located at 255 Love Ave., adjacent to the public library.
The exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 27. Hours are 1 until 3 p.m. on Sundays; noon until 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
A family event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday with Meneses talking about Peruvian weaving and Jerry Walker leading a weaving project in a kids' and family workshop. For reservations, e-mail Jerry Walker at jwalker@friendlycity.net or call her at 229-382-8123.
Meneses will be on hand at the museum from noon until 4 p.m. Friday to give tours and talk about her country and the items displayed at the museum.
A dance and musical instrument workshop for the family will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to bring a bright-colored scarf and dance with Meneses leading in a dance about birds called Wallatas that live in the high Andean lakes. John Settimi will talk about Andean music and demonstrate several different South American instruments on display at the museum, including the charango, a stringed instrument made with the back of an armadillo, a chacha made of seeds from the jungle, and a cajun, or wooden box-drum, played by slapping the front with the hands.
To contact senior reporter Angie Thompson, call 382-4321.
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