Page 4 - Boca Club News - October '21

Page 4, Boca Club News
Boca Happenings

Boca Museum of Art’s World Premiere Exhibition,

“Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru,”

Including Virtual Reality Tour, Expected to Draw

Massive Crowds After October 16th Opening

As “Machu
Picchu and the
Golden Empires
of Peru” makes its
worldwide debut,
massive crowds
and tourists
from around
the world are
expected during
the inaugural Gold and turquoise nose ornament Raton Museum of Art. “We look forward
stop of its global depicting figure with half-moon and club- to introducing South Florida and the
tour this month at head headdress. Mochica. Boom Period world to the wonders of Machu Picchu
the Boca Raton (1 AD - 800 AD) and the power and beauty of the Inca
Museum of Art. civilization for what promises to be a
A combination of rarely seen, world-class museum artifacts, memorable exhibition.”
together with technological breakthroughs in virtual reality, Guided throughout the exhibition by
makes for an unparalleled experience. The access online Ai Apaec, a mythical Andean hero, visitors
ticket portal is now open to the public at BocaMuseum.org/ will gain a window into transformation
Golden. Ticket prices start at $19.95. through the forces of nature that result in
Beginning October 16th, audiences will discover an all- his death and subsequent rebirth. In this exotic land nothing “Rivaled only by Ancient Egypt in longevity and
new, immersive museum tour that will transport visitors to is fixed, and beings can change from one form to another. by the Roman Empire in engineering, Andean societies
the jewel of the Southern Hemisphere’s cradle of civilization, Throughout this dramatically staged expedition, the sounds dominated a substantial segment of South America for over
the Incan city of Machu Picchu–voted one of the new seven of roaring jaguars, screaming macaws, and torrential rainfall 3,000 years, straight through the reign of the Incan Empire.
wonders of the world. The exhibition will encompass the surround visitors as they unravel the mysteries of Andean ‘Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru’ will
entire museum, including all galleries on both floors. This cosmology and marvel at the sophistication of Andean artists. showcase Peruvian culture’s rich histories and traditions
dazzling collection of ancient Peruvian artifacts features the “At this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition, visitors will have the to the public like never before.”
most opulent collection of Andean gold to ever travel the opportunity to come face-to-face with history in a whole new “As we get closer to launching the premiere engagement,
globe. The experience will also feature the first-ever virtual way,” said Ron Tan, Executive Chairman & Group Chief our team is truly excited to share this world class
reality expedition of Machu Picchu, recorded in 2020 during Executive Officer of Cityneon. production with South Floridians,” stated President of
the unprecedented closure of the site during the pandemic. “We are excited to provide the chance for guests to World Heritage Exhibitions, Anthony Tann. “We’ve been
It was the first time in recent history this majestic City in the encounter the ancient cultures who lived in this impressive working around the clock to bring to South Florida one of
Sky was completely empty, filmed using state of the art drone- fortress 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains.” the most awe-inspiring exhibitions to ever tour the world.
VR technology. These breathtaking virtual reality vistas of Nestled in a cloud forest, this great Inca Empire’s enduring With a combined 50 years in this business, we’ve never
the mythical landmark, without any humans present, are a symbol of architectural prowess is protected by twin sacred seen a production quite like this. Beyond the stunning
passageway for museum guests on an astonishing journey to mountains and is invisible from below. Further adding to its collection of Peruvian artifacts courtesy of Museo Larco
this UNESCO World Heritage Site. unrivaled beauty, the flourishing landscape of Machu Picchu and Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón, the team at
The exhibition will start its limited run in South Florida has restored much of the original biodiversity that it enjoyed Virtual Worlds delivered a virtual reality experience that
before leaving the U.S. and embarking on a multi-country in Incan times through a recent reforestation initiative. will make you feel as though you are walking through the
tour. Cityneon presents the exhibition with support from Visitors will behold the marvels of engineering that sheltered stone fortress at Machu Picchu.”
the Government of Peru, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, a truly spiritual civilization and the ornate riches they once
and in partnership with Inkaterra Asociación. Many of cherished.
these stunning 192 priceless artifacts are from royal tombs,
including spectacular objects that belonged to noble Andean
lords, and have never been seen before out of Peru. The
collection is on loan from Museo Larco in Lima, Peru, and
Museo de Sitio Manuel Chávez Ballón in Aguas Calientes,
Peru. Thousands of patrons have already reserved museum
memberships that feature special access for families and
additional benefits. Follow #BocaStrikesGold on social media
for ongoing announcements about special events.
“It is an honor to be chosen as the first museum destination Do you know a family member,
that launches the global tour of ‘Machu Picchu and the
Golden Empires of Peru,’ and to partner with such esteemed friend or a neighbor in need of
cultural institutions to bring this exhibition to the United
States,” said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Boca Home Health Care?
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