<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here we have two “chamanes”, or shamans, the ancient Peruvian “witch doctors” whose deep bond with nature can easily remind us of the relationship skaters have with the wind, the sky and gravity. Peru is a country with more than 5,000 years of history and these mystical modern skateboarders also carry some graphic elements of the cultures of the Peruvian territory. Where the Andes meet the Amazon Rainforest, where a culture called Awajún replicates the geometry of the Universe through the drawings in their crafts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> We are confident that OUR “chamanes” will lead us safely through this amazing event in Lima.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The World Skate Open Lima 2020 has two events: The Skate Open Marathon and the <strong><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/Events/world-skate-lima-open-street-park-olympic-qualification-event-2020" target="_blank">Skateboarding Open Street & Park</a></strong>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> We will start with the Skate Open Marathon on April 5th at the wonderful “Parque Kennedy” in a 14km circuit, along the Avenida Arequipa. For the very first time World Skate has opened the Marathon to the categories of Kids&Cadets - on 6km - and Fitness – on 14km- and introduced Prize Money.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Skaters can only register following <strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-skate-open-marathon-lima-2020-registration-90959465209" target="_blank">this LINK</a></strong> and registration will also give the chance to win 2-nights free accommodation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> The <strong><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/Events/world-skate-lima-open-street-park-olympic-qualification-event-2020" target="_blank">Skateboarding Open Street & Park</a></strong> will take place at the <strong><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/Spots/costa-verde-skatepark" target="_blank">Costa Verde skatepark</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.worldskate.org/skateboarding/news-skateboarding/3263-costa-verde-skatepark-remodel.html" target="_blank">currently being remodeled</a></strong> by California Skateparks and will be a qualifying event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Being a 5 Star event for Street and Park and the Pan-American Continental Championship of Street, the event will put at stake important points for Olympic qualification: no doubt it will be a not-to-be-missed event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> And, for sure, it will be the perfect opportunity to visit Peru: one of the world’s most varied countries in terms of history, natural reserves and gastronomy. With 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 84 of the planet’s 117 life zones, you will experience touching landscapes and astonishing culture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About World Skate</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> World Skate, founded in 1924 in Switzerland, works to unify the unique characteristics of the sports under its aeigs and to promote their global development. By providing a modern platform for the management of all disciplines, it supports autonomy and fosters authenticity in their governance. World Skate currently recognizes 124 National Federations. For more information, please visit<strong> <a href="http://www.worldskate.org/" target="_blank">www.worldskate.org</a></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fiasco_art/" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong> <strong>Fiasco's profile on Instagram</strong></div><div style="text-align: right;">Source: World Skate</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>