A family tradition dating back to the 19th century made José Taica Sánchez postpone everything and dedicate himself to preserving something that today is part of the cultural identity of Cajamarca: puppets. Through efforts and meetings, he secured a space where the Puppet Museum now operates in the heart of the city where the fall of the Inca empire began.
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Taica was an agricultural engineer who found a new motivation in puppets. He gave talks to different communities and through his shows, he could have more impact than in a simple 15 or 20-minute talk. He adapted each puppet presentation to the needs of the place.
“My dream is to create a cultural center for puppets.”
José Taica Sánchez
He dreams that his puppet museum will become part of the Cajamarca tourist circuit and wants this art to expand through his teachings and dissemination. The work is not easy, but every person who sees his shows and leaves a positive review, or shares the museum by word of mouth, is already a gain.
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Cajamarca stories, dances and artistic expressions of the region, and music that sets the mood for the show, make the Puppet Museum a short but mandatory stop for anyone visiting the city.
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