NEWYORK: New York city Mayor Eric Adams said that the beauty and joy of America in general, but New York, is that you do not have to give up your love of your homeland as you embrace your adopted land.
Speaking at flag-raising ceremony for republic of Peru, Mayor Adams thanked the commissioner, and entire community in general, but specifically the consul general.
He said that he was proud of his staffer who has been part of his administration for many years. “She’s the ambassador, I would like to think, of Peru, Gladys Miranda, who showed the spirit and energy of the Peruvian people,” he said.
“When you look at her journey of coming here, learning the language, working hard, and able to elevate to the position where she is in City Hall, it just sends a strong message of the resiliency and the commitment and the dedication, and how much the Peruvian people are committed to this city and giving back,” he said.
“You come here, and you give back and bring that culture, and you bring the spirit and the energy of what it is that you learn from your homeland. I had so much joy and pleasure as I walked through Machu Picchu and visited Lima and visited your deserts and ate the food and the culture, the dance, the music, and your hospitality, and how much you offer to the greatness of this city. And when I visited Peru, my heart is still there. It is an unbelievable country. I don’t know how you could come to New York when you have a beautiful home like Peru, but we’ll take you anyway because we love you being here, but you have so much history,” Mayor Adams said.
“When you look at the history that comes from Peru, when you look at the mountainous tops of Machu Picchu and how that history and culture were there for so much, your contribution to science, to reading, to mathematics, and so many other great things that came out of Peru. 203 years anniversary, think about that, 203 years of your rich culture and anniversary,” he said.
“You have over 80,000 Peruvians in this country, actually 80,000 plus one because I like to believe I’m an honorary Peruvian, so we have 80,000 plus on,” he said.
“We’re the greatest city on the globe because we have the greatest combinations of culture and people on the globe right here in New York,” he added.
Consul General of republic of Peru Oswaldo Del Águila Ramírez said that it is fantastic to have Mayor Adams, the commissioners, colleagues from other consulates, and the Peruvian community here. Consul general said that independence day is very important to us Peruvians.
“July 28th marks our commitment to freedom, self-determination, and equality, values that we share with the United States and New York.”
“New York is a city that values diversity, and Peruvians bring their rich culture to this melting pot. We appreciate the city’s efforts to create an inclusive environment and support the integration of immigrants. Peruvians in New York are involved in so many areas: arts, culture, finances, services, construction, law, medicine, and even politics. Our commitment is our pride, and we encourage everyone to stay connected with their homeland,” consul general added.
