One tradition in our country to welcome the new year is the choice of its official name. It is a political decision that dates back to 1962, and aims to recognize and promote the social agenda that is intended to prioritize for the coming year.
The year 2022 has already ended and was designated by former president Pedro Castillo as the "Year of Strengthening National Sovereignty", which, as our regulations state, was present in all official documents of the State.
Next, we answer all your questions about the new designation for the year 2023: who is in charge of choosing it, the date of its announcement, and the importance of this choice.
Official name of 2023 in Peru: "Year of unity, peace and development"
Through a supreme decree signed as head of state along with the prime minister, it established the "Year of unity, peace, and development" as the official name for the year 2023. The nomenclature must be used by state institutions as well as the general population.
How is the name of the year chosen?
The choice must respond to and address the most important events and developments that have occurred in our country, although it can also be aligned with the principles of the current government's political agenda. Suggestions and ideas given by ministries or public entities may be included.
Why is there an official name for the year?
In addition to promoting the country's agenda and social activity, choosing a name for each upcoming year allows the State and the citizens to keep political decisions aligned with the goals set at the beginning of the year. This designation is included in all official documents of the state apparatus.
What have been the official names of the year in Peru in the last decade?
- 2020: National Year of Dialogue and Reconciliation
- 2019: National Year of the Fight Against Cancer
- 2018: National Year of Inclusion and Solidarity
- 2017: National Year of Forest Conservation and Sustainable Use
- 2016: National Year of Productivity and Competitiveness
- 2015: National Year of Culture and Arts
- 2014: National Year of Innovation and Creativity
- 2013: National Year of Youth
- 2012: National Year of Physical Education and Sports
- 2011: National Year of Citizen Security
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