Latest Article | Aug 31, 2012
Ceremonies marking the Official Inauguration of the Amazon as one of the New7Wonders of Nature moved from the Peruvian rainforest on Monday to the nation's capital, Lima, yesterday, when a second plaque listing the election of the river to the "canon of 7" was unveiled.
The venue for the event…
Official Inauguration of the Amazon as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
As indigenous ethnic groups sailed by in barges decorated with motifs representing their traditions, the Amazon was officially inaugurated as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in the Peruvian rainforest city of Iquitos yesterday.
The specially-commissioned bronze plaque commemorating listing the Amazon in the "canon of seven" was jointly unveiled…
Regional media revel in New7Wonders of Nature status for the Amazon
The Official Inauguration of the Amazon as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in Iquitos in the Peruvian rainforest is the subject of widespread coverage in the region's media. "Amazonía recibe distinción como maravilla natural con un festejo en Perú " headlined Chile's La Terca.
"Ollanta Humala presidió ceremonia de…
Amazon inauguration celebrations begin in Peruvian rainforest
The city of Iquitos was the scene of colourful celebrations yesterday as the Peruvian rainforest region kicked off a weekend of festivities to mark the Official Inauguration later today of the Amazon as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Among those attending today's event will be Ollanta Humala, President of…
Peru ready to celebrate the Inauguration of the Amazon as a Wonder of Nature
Celebrations to mark the Official Inauguration of the Amazon as one of the New7Wonders of Nature will begin next Sunday, 12 August, in Iquitos the capital of the Loreto Region and the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest. Along with Peru, eight nations shared the candidacy of the Amazon…