Peru launches initiative to promote museum visiting

STORY: Peru launches initiative to promote museum visiting DATELINE: April 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the museums 2 SOUNDBITES (Spanish): CARLOS DEL AGUILA, Peru's Ministry of Culture 3 various of visitors STORYLINE: The Ministry of Culture in Peru on Thursday launched a campaign to promote the popularity of museums across the country. The government hopes such initiative can help people learn more about the country and value it. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CARLOS DEL AGUILA, Peru's Ministry of Culture "It's necessary to visit museums, not only during holidays but at all times, which basically helps build the identity for ourselves. We find ourselves in a kind of mirror, looking at ourselves through the stories that the museums tell. It is a way of establishing identity and connection with the country and our history. That's what museums can do best." Meanwhile, health and safety measures are still required due to COVID-19 restrictions. The ministry announ