Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra’s brief yet eventful 24-hour visit to Shenzhen proved to be an immersive experience that showcased the city’s rich cultural tapestry and thriving technology sector.

Mayor Qin Weizhong met with Boluarte before her departure from the city on the evening of June 26. The two exchanged views on expanding Shenzhen-Peru exchanges and deepening high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation.

Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra gives a speech at the Nanshan Museum on June 26.  Photos by Lin Songtao

In a packed schedule, Boluarte and her delegation visited the Nanshan Museum on the morining of June 26. This marked a cultural event of great significance for Boluarte's state visit to China, and also the first high-level foreign guest welcomed by the Nanshan Museum.

At the Nanshan Museum, Boluarte was particularly captivated by the exhibition titled “The Son of the Sun – The Inca and Their Tawantinsuyu: The Land of Four Quarters.” During the tour, she carefully listened to the tour guide’s explanations and expressed a deep appreciation for the exhibition’s significance.

Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra tours “The Son of the Sun” special exhibition at Nanshan Museum on June 26.

The exhibition was jointly launched by the Culture, Media, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Nanshan District, Shenzhen and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Peru.

At a ceremony, the curator of the Nanshan Museum and the Peruvian president delivered speeches and exchanged gifts.

Upon the conclusion of her museum visit, Boluarte commemorated the occasion in the museum’s message book, expressing that it was an honor to visit a place that celebrates the Inca and pre-Inca cultures.

Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra watches attentively at the exhibits.

According to the museum, “The Son of the Sun” special exhibition has received an enthusiastic response from visitors nationwide since its launch April 19, attracting nearly 200,000 visitors. The exhibit features 168 Peruvian cultural artifacts from 14 different Peruvian museums, each a testament to the grandeur of the Inca Empire and the Andean civilization.