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.
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…
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…
Iguazu Falls officially confirmed a Wonder of Nature
The official confirmation of Iguazu Falls as one of the New7Wonders of Nature took place today at the Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires. The venue was chosen for its symbolic value as both Argentina and Brazil shared the candidacy of Iguazu Falls during the campaign that ended on 11 November…
Jubilation reflected in global media coverage
The announcement of the New7Wonders of Nature was covered by media around the world. Commentary ranged from the delight expressed by the 7 named to the graceful acceptance of the result by the 21 other Finalists. Here is a sample of the global reporting: USA: "The people have spoken. Millions…
Lionel Messi supports Iguazu Falls
Argentine football megastar Lionel Messi is asking his fans all over the world to vote for Iguazu Falls in the New7Wonders of Nature. In this video, which was shot on a mobile phone, he says: "We need your vote to make Iguazu Falls win the World Cup of Nature Wonders.…
Gliding over Iguazu Falls in the New7Wonders airship
There is a universal aspiration to fly. This desire to elevate oneself above the ground — to sail across the ocean of the air — can be seen in nearly every civilization from classical times to the early twentieth century. Here we see the elegant New7Wonders airship gliding over Iguazu…