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Peru: Machu Picchu to celebrate first year as New 7 World Wonder

With a tribute to the earth, Peruvian authorities in Machu Picchu will commemorate July 7; the first year since Machu Picchu's election as one of the New Seven World Wonders. Celebrations started Tuesday with a parade put together by preschool students.

The district's municipality said the tribute to the earth would be carried out at 6.00 hours (11:00 GMT) at the archaeological place. Local and regional authorities took part in this event.

On July 7, tourists arriving to the local station by train will receive a special welcome.

In addition, there will be a mass, a civic parade with educative institutions and a representation of an epic story about Tahuantinsuyo put together by 36 artists.

In the evening, people will enjoy a serenade, a parade and programmed activities organized by the National Institute of Culture (INC).

News source: ANDINA

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# Rachel says :
1 July, 2008 [ 20:17 ]

"Organized," there's a key word. I hope they do something to redeem the faith of the people that love the MP sanctuary, so much.

# carl says :
1 July, 2008 [ 20:41 ]

It is just unbelieveble how has changed since then. 5 stars hotels, land prices even more expensive than Lima best districts. etc. Wealthy tourists spending 350 400 dollars a night. etc.

# Julio says :
2 July, 2008 [ 02:29 ]

I am happy Peru is celebrating Machu Picchu to celebrate first year as New 7 World Wonder.
I hope this brings money & tourists to Peru.
Peru should charge Tourists 3 times the price of everything Hotels Food restaurants gasoline etc. Even if they did this it would be a bargain for tourists.
And with the extra money charge the Peruvian Goverment should use the tax to set up a welfare system housing hospitals & education to help Peru & the poor People.
Its sad that People put Peru down that is just so easy to do. If you dont like Peru leave Peru its sooooooooooo simple.

# carl says :
2 July, 2008 [ 04:19 ]

Hotels and restaurants should charge just what is right. You pay for what you receive. People benefited from what tourist pay for service. Welfare.... is for socialist. Teach  people to get own money. That is what government should do.

# Mike says :
2 July, 2008 [ 07:41 ]

Give a man fish, he eats for a day.  Teach a man to fish, he eats for life.

Julio; who in the world has been putting Peru down?  I don't think you need to complain about people leaving.  Plenty of people do already.

# Maya says :
2 July, 2008 [ 10:38 ]

most income of MP goes to corrupt officials, they will benefit most of this selection, ask local expert guides

the 7th wonder should be man himself, although he does not know the wonders he is carrying in his heart & soul

# danidanado says :
2 July, 2008 [ 14:23 ]

Julio, I'd like to tell you the same thing that King Juan Carlos said to your b buddy Chavez and Pres. Garcia said recently to your other buddy Morales:  Why don't you just shut the hell up?

# julio says :
2 July, 2008 [ 16:24 ]

danidanado  GROW UP & GET LOST.

# danidanado says :
2 July, 2008 [ 23:57 ]

Bite me

# Julio says :
3 July, 2008 [ 01:12 ]

danidanado- bite you- no thanks yuck you homo rather shoot you.

# Paul says :
3 July, 2008 [ 12:34 ]

Julio, I can't pass up this opportunity to respond to your line of thought.

While I appreciate the overall tones of justice for the poor and concern you have for your fellow countrymen, I believe the fundamental belief that the government as the "savior" is flawed. 

There is a principle in life that says that if someone is responsible with a little, they will be responsible with more and if someone is not responsible with what they have, they will not be responsible with more.  I've lived and worked in Peru for a couple of years now and I am surprised by a few facts.  Almost 100% of the Peruvians I meet (and my co-workers are Peruvians and I work exclusively with low-income entrepreneurs) and the stories I hear from first-hand accounts believe/suggest that the government officials enrich themselves with taxpayer money as a normal part of doing business; and people accept this as normal, "así es".

With this background and belief, it is amazing to me that, even though the average Peruvian believes the government is not trustworthy, they still look to them to solve the problems and want to give them more responsibility (i.e. tax money).  This flies in the face of a basic principle about responsibility. 

 

Peru needs more people who care, like you, Julio.  But if the treasurer is stealing money from the caja, we need to demand responsibility now before adding more responsibility by raising taxes.

Also, the foreigners I know in Peru are just as committed to the success of Peru as my Peruvian friends and co-workers (and dare I say more so because of what they have left to be here). 

# danidanado says :
3 July, 2008 [ 14:45 ]

I think you're sadly mistaken about Julio, Paul.  From all of his previous comments in Living in Peru, my impression is that he doesn't give a flying fart about Peru or Peruvians.  His only motive for being here is to bad mouth all tourists and foreigners.  This man knows no love, only hate.  OOOPS.  Did I say man?  Go hump a stump, Julio.

# Larry says :
3 July, 2008 [ 16:01 ]

Hey you guys ("danidanado" and "Mike")....give Julio a break. He is just expressing (in his own way), his desire for Peru to forge ahead and be a leader in tourism.

"danidanado" - you are vulgar and you're prodding Julio to reply to you in a vulgar way. Stop the vicious cycle.

Mike:  obviously you don't read "living in Peru" forums enough....there are plenty of maladapted people who put Peru down here regularly. Let's consider the source. 

For your information, people are now moving to Peru, but fortunately, there will be a lot of scrutinizing by the government.

Paul: you were doing fine until you wrote an arrogant comment in your last paragraph: "and dare I say more because of what they have left to be here".  That's fine and dandy, Paul.....except, how could you possibly know all the hard work, effort and sacrifices put out by other Peruvians, besides your friends?  You're assuming an awful when you write that "foreigners are more committed to the success of Peru than your Peruvian friends".....and if they are, why do you suppose it is?  Have you ever heard a saying in Spanish: "no es el amor al chancho...sino a los chicharrones"?

# Paul says :
4 July, 2008 [ 10:08 ]

My friend Larry - I certainly understand the expression and think it makes perfect sense.  The comment is certainly not meant for all foreigners nor to undermine the many determined and excellent Peruvians who love their country, however many foreigners I've met have been here for 10, 20 even 40 years, do good work, and are very concerned about the overall stability and health of the country and of those I was referring.

# danidanado says :
4 July, 2008 [ 16:00 ]

I'm sorry too Larry, and you are right , I was vulgar.  But, anytime anybody suggests that we should pay three times the local rate, it irrates me to no end.  It's just nonesense.  They tried doing that to me at Las Islas Uros on Lake Titikaka for a ride on a boat made of reeds.  I made a fuss and refused to go.  All of a sudden the price normalized so I went.  I really dislike being taken advantage of, thats why I quit Mexico after 20 years.  I love Peru, her people, her food, her culture.  Someone said that Peru is a diamond in the rough, and it's true.  A few of her diamonds are a little rougher than most, if you know what I mean.

# Larry says :
4 July, 2008 [ 17:12 ]

Paul.....well, ok.  You didn't explain that these people have been in Peru 10, 20 even 40 years. I trust they appreciate where they live and are committed to help Peru on its way to the top.....but hopefully without a sense of "ownership". It galls me when foreigners "discover" Peru after a couple of trips...or even after living there a couple of years and all of a sudden...they're the "duty experts"! then, they empower themselves to give their arrogant opinion about a country and a people where they are only guests.

Danidanado: To me, Peru is a precious gem.