Large numbers of local residents, expatriates and families flocked to Shekou on Aug. 29 for the “Hello APEC Cultural Market — Encounter South American Partners.”

Hosted by the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats (Shekou MSCE), the market focused on Peru and Chile, featuring authentic South American food and beverages, alpaca-themed cultural products, live traditional music, cultural workshops and interactive activitieswith Maodou, an alpaca popular online.