PAST EVENT: WORDS ACROSS WORLDS: A TRIBUTE TO MARIO VARGAS LLOSA

The UG Centre for Latin American Studies (CLAS), in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru in Ghana, brought literature to life on Thursday, 7th August 2025, with a seminar titled “Words Across Worlds: A Tribute to Mario Vargas Llosa” at Casa Hispánica, University of Ghana.
H.E. Liliana Gómez de Weston, Ambassador of Peru to Ghana, opened the event with inspiring remarks that set the tone for an afternoon of cultural reflection. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Jonathan Quevedo Tello, Head of Chancery and Consular Section of the Embassy of Peru, who explored the enduring influence of Vargas Llosa’s work. Guided by moderator Mrs. Josephine Ofori, the discussion highlighted how literature transcends borders and fosters dialogue across cultures.
The seminar drew a diverse audience of students, scholars, and diplomats, reaffirming CLAS’s mission to serve as a hub for cultural exchange and its commitment to deepening Latin American–African connections.