Global Pride - New Seven Wonders of the World
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Global Pride
New Seven Wonders of the World
In humanity’s first-ever global vote, 100 million people of all races, religions and ages enthusiastically engaged in worldwide dialogue to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World. The winners, announced this summer in random order, are The Great Wall of China, Petra, The Statue of Christ Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, The Colosseum and The Taj Mahal.
The Pyramids of Giza remain the honorary 8th wonder, the sole survivor of the original Mediterranean architectural marvels named by Greek scholars in the second century B.C.E.
The 21st century’s competition founder, Bernard Weber of Switzerland, "felt it is time for something new to bring the world together" says Tia Viering, communications head at the New7Wonders Foundation. Results symbolize a common pride in our global heritage culture. They show what moves people. Viering notes that developing countries proved among the most avid participants.
For pictures see New7Wonders.com.
