Today's Google Doodle celebrates the 37th Anniversary of Komodo National Park, which was elected one of the New7Wonders of Nature on 11 November 2011. The search engine is also offering an interactive quiz to test people's knowledge about the park's most famous inhabitant: the Komodo dragon.
The quiz is highlighted…
Havana celebrates its Ciudad Maravilla
ZURICH, Switzerland
The past year was a momentous one for Cuba: The death of its iconic revolutionary leader Fidel Castro; the historic visit of US President Barack Obama; the Good Friday concert by The Rolling Stones… and then, in June, the Official Inauguration of the country's capital, Havana, as…
Bernard Weber: “Have a Wonderful New Year!”
ZURICH, Switzerland
Dear Wonderful Friends
Please accept my warmest wishes at the start of the New Year. In 2017, let us all adopt the New7Wonders positive vision of life, and inspired by this, we can work together to build a more harmonious and just world.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of our past 12…
The Wonder of Vigan in the classroom
Angelica Faith Villafranca, age 8, of the School of Saint Anthony in Quezon City, Philippines, proudly shares with us her new Elementary Grade 3 social studies and history textbook "Tuklas Lahi 3" that showcases Vigan as one of the New7Wonders Cities.
"The New7Wonders campaigns are already in many textbooks,…
Ha Long Bay: the rewards and risks of success
On 11 November 2011, Ha Long Bay was declared one of the Official New7Wonders of Nature. Since then, it has become one of Asia's most high-profile attractions. The seascape of the bay, dotted with jagged limestone spires, combines the scenic beauty of Vietnam with an evergreen biosystem and a…
Bernard Weber donates New7Wonders legacy books to Havana public library
"It is my pleasure to donate the official New7Wonders brand book, which explains all about the New7Wonders campaigns, the movement it created and the philosophy behind it to the public library in La Habana," said Bernard Weber, Founder of New7Wonders, at a donation and signing ceremony in La Biblioteca…
The Official Inauguration of Havana as a New7Wonders City
— "Cuba's capital Havana has become the place for celebrities and VIPs to be seen in. So far this year, the city has played host to US President Obama, the Rolling Stones, the Kardashians and a fashion show by top models for Chanel. And this week at an inauguration…
La Habana ya es oficialmente una Ciudad Maravilla Moderna
— "La Habana, en Cuba, fue elegida como Ciudad Maravilla Moderna por la organización New 7 Wonders. Cientos de miles de personas votaron por esta ciudad en una lista de ciudades que “mejor representan el cumplimiento de las aspiraciones de nuestra civilización global urbana”, según describen los organizadores." La…
Countdown to the Official Inauguration of La Habana
CHICHÉN ITZÁ, MEXICO: Just 14 days now until the Official Inauguration of La Habana, Cuba, as one of the New7Wonders Cities. The inauguration begins on Tuesday, 7 June, with the unveiling of the New7Wonders CityMark icon monument at the Esplanada de la Punta, and this will be followed by a…
New7Wonders preliminary report on Chichén Itzá
ZURICH: New7Wonders has completed the first part of the Official New7Wonders VII process for Chichén Itzá, one of the New7Wonders of the World. A preliminary report has been sent to the relevant authorities and civil organisations, for them to consider and respond to.
The New7Wonders VII is the ongoing audit…