:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/OFRVQ7I3RRATRA5V5A63UJGQ54.jpg "This is the meaning of the blue apron on the traditional streets of Lima and other Peruvian cities")
Lima is one of the most historic capitals in all of Latin America. It is a place of thousands of stories and secrets, almost until now 500 years Since its inception, they have continued to impress us.
Despite these many details that make Lima a unique place in Peru, the truth is that many of its citizens have little idea of the symbols and signs that exist in the historic center and beyond in the different buildings and streets.
Of course, one of those signs that we have all seen, but almost focused on its meaning, is the blue shield that adorns some facades of houses and places of a certain historical value. But we don’t only see these in Lima, there are places with this brand in other places like Cusco and Arequipa. However, What does this really mean?
Dear reader, if you have ever come across this type of shield on a street Lima, Cusco or ArequipaBut he still doesn’t know what it is, because he must know that the brand has the responsibility of signaling all kinds of architecture that must be protected in case of armed conflict or natural disaster, or prioritized in case its integrity is compromised (once the crisis has passed).
But how did this situation come about? Well, it all had its origins in the Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in Time of Armed Conflict. The Hague ConferenceBecause the treaty was signed in this Dutch city on May 14, 1954.
This idea was born into the world organization of the United Nations due to the destruction of the cultural heritage of the various countries affected by the Nazi army during the Second World War.
Since then, all the countries of the world have to put up the famous blue shield in all the places that can be considered, so that the government gives them. A key safeguard When there is a situation that puts them in danger.
In addition, placement of this symbol indicates that this property is A Special emphasis For identification of the country in question.
However, although one might think that there are many places on our continent where this shield should be, the truth is, until now There are only three states in the entire United States Boasting Blue Shield locations. This Guatemala, the United States and, of course, the Peru. It is worth clarifying that Argentina and Chile are still in the process of holding their own.
It is in our country Blue Shield’s Peruvian team. The organization is part of several national groups around the world that unite efforts and ideas to preserve cultural heritage.
Ours was approved by Blue Shield International on January 30, 2019.
This is the last one International non-governmental organization (and non-profit) it is committed to protecting all of the planet’s cultural assets.
This means: museums, libraries, monuments, archaeological sites, archives, audiovisual materials of all kinds, important natural areas and For intangible heritage.
As we mentioned above, our country is one of the few countries in the entire American continent Historical tradition With blue armor.
For example, the capital city of Lima has nearly 600 historic buildings that display this identity and the municipal plan to restore Lima’s historic center. (PROLIME)An organ of the Municipality of Lima is the agency responsible for placing them.
Among the most famous of these unique buildings are La Casa Fernandini, the Municipal Theater, Casa Riva Aguero, the Cultural Center of Spain, and the Government Palace.
In Arequipa, 300 places display the symbol, such as the Casona del Corregidor Abril y Maldonado of the Catholic University of Santa Maria; San Francisco Convent; Temple of the Institute of Jesus, Temple and Convent of La Recoleta.
Cuzco was the last city to receive this UNESCO Blue Shield. This is the house where he lived. Inca Carcilazo de la VegaCurrently operating the Regional History Museum of Cusco.
According to the Municipality of Lima, approximately 650 shields are displayed in the historic center of Lima, between Avenida Crave and Alfonso Ugarte in Cercato and Cerro San Cristóbal in Rimac. In the list we can find historical houses, museums, institutions and monuments. For example: Casa Fernandini, Municipal Theater, Casa Riva Aguero, Cultural Center of Spain and Government Palace etc.
