Tuna of the USMP obtains recognition in the Congress of the Republic for its 45th anniversary

The Tuna of the University of San Martín de Porres (USMP) obtained recognition for its cultural contribution to the country and the region during its 45 years of institutional life.

The event was directed by Congressman Alejandro Muñante and was attended by authorities such as former representative Moises Tambini; the senior officer of Congress Hugo Ravira and the rapporteur Jorge Rodríguez.

Also participating were Rodolfo Gavilano, general secretary of the USMP; Juan Antonio de Dompablo, Peruvian lyrical tenor and Jesus Napurí, president of the “quarantuna”, among others.

Muñante highlighted that the Tuna of the USMP has in its history more than 50 awards and recognitions obtained nationally and internationally in countries such as Portugal, Italy, Holland, Colombia, Ecuador and Spain.

“It is considered the first Latin American prickly pear to write a book. In addition, she appeared before the kings of Spain in 2011 and Pope Francis in 2018″he commented.

After that, he added: “Merits that have allowed them to be the only group of their kind that has obtained the license to use the “Peru Country Brand” from PromPerú,” indicated the legislative representative.”

For his part, Hugo Rovira, senior official of Congress, pointed out that the Morados, as Tuna is known artistically, have shown the world part of Peruvian culture and art, allowing their peers in Europe to know and play national music.

“This recognition is not only for us but for all the tunas in the country. We are committed to continuing to sow joy, art and music in Peru and the world,” said Manuel Barrera, musical director. He then complemented: “Long live the prickly pear! Long live the university! But, above all, long live Peru!”

La Tuna is an academic tradition of students, who dress in traditional clothing and sing various songs with their instruments.