The week-long ceremonies marking the listing of Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature concluded in Buenos Aires with a crowded press conference at the Ministry of Tourism during which the specially-cast bronze plaque commemorating the election of the site was unveiled.
The positive effects of the new…
Nature, music and joy in cross-border video of Iguazu Inauguration
Immense waterfalls, rainbows, forests, fireworks and, above all, music are the ingredients that make up the video of the Official Inauguration of Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature, which took place in Brazil and Argentina over the weekend.
First-ever New7Wonders of Nature Congress emphasizes sustainable development
Attended by delegations from countries with a combined population of more than 600 million people, the first-ever New7Wonders of Nature Congress took place yesterday in Iguazu, Argentina. Addressing the delegates, Bernard Weber, Founder-President New7Wonders, said the purpose of the congress was provide "a platform to exchange information, create stimulus…
New7Wonders of Nature Congress takes place in Argentina
Opening the New7Wonders of Nature Congress in Iguazu, Argentina, yesterday, Bernard Weber, Founder-President New7Wonders, gave the following speech:
Delegations representing the New7Wonders of Nature,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
When in Lisbon on 7 July 2007, the man-made "New 7 Wonders of the World" were declared, this ancient Greek concept became once more a…
Music in Misiones as Iguazu Falls are inaugurated
A huge orchestra comprising 700 children from seven Latin American countries, plus China and South Korea, played music from the soundtrack of The Mission as Iguazu Falls were officially inaugurated one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Conducted by double-Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla, the youth orchestra performance was one of the…
Brazil-Argentina cross-border events for Iguazu Falls
The Official Inauguration of Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature kicked off in Brazil yesterday and will continue today in Argentina. The two Latin American countries shared the candidacy of the site in the global voting campaign that ended on 11 November last year and now they…
Celebrations planned for Official Inauguration of Iguazu Falls
The Government of Misiones Province, the Argentine Ministry of Tourism and the country's National Parks Administration will play central roles in the celebrations that begin today to mark the Official Inauguration of Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The events will be attended by a…
Komodo Island officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Zurich/Switzerland: Komodo Island has been confirmed officially as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Making the announcement, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, congratulated the people of Indonesia and the fans of Komodo Island in the world for so enthusiastically backing this Finalist in the global voting campaign.
"The success…
Cuban cigars reach Bavaria via Vietnam
The Cohiba cigars pictured here have certainly traveled a long way. What started out in Hanoi as a personal gift from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Tuan Anh, following the inauguration of Halong Bay, ended up in Munich as a present for the Göktepe family, makers…
Indian President visits South Africa’s new Wonder of Nature: Table Mountain
"Just a day after the New7Wonders Foundation based in Switzerland confirmed that the Table Mountain here has been given the 'official' status of one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature following a global voting process, President Pratibha Patil on Friday became the first international dignitary to visit Cape Town's…