MERIDA, Yucatan (CelebrityAccess) – Global Latin music icon and philanthropist, Ricky Martin has been announced as the headline performer for the 2019 Yucatan for Peace Concert. The performance is part of the activities taking place in celebration of the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Merida, Yucatan.
Martin has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2003 and has passionately sought to promote the protection of children and end child exploitation and abuse for more than 20 years.
The Summit, which is scheduled for September 19-22, 2019, will also feature film screening activities, artistic performances by local talent such as Yucalpeten Symphony Orchestra and the Folkloric Ballet, as well as multiple thematic forums in which prominent personalities in technology, music, sports and journalism including Miguel Bosé, Martha Debayle, Diego Luna, Rafa Marquez, Paola Rojas, Yuriria Sierra, Karla Iberia Sánchez and chef Enrique Olvera will explore the presence of some of the Laureates and discuss different ways to include Peace in diverse social sectors.
Michelle Fridman Hirsch, the Minister of Tourism of the State Yucatan, said: “In Yucatan we are very proud to host the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, such an important event that brings together great activists, students, opinion leaders and social leaders from around the world, in search of the same goal: World Peace. It will certainly be a unique experience, not only for Yucatan, but for Mexico. We aim to be a great host of this Summit, proving that the State of Yucatan is not only a great tourist destination and a host of events of any scale, but also a benchmark for peace and an example of good practices. We are convinced that, both attendees and spectators of the Summit from around the world, will fall in love with Yucatan and its cultural, history, gastronomic, natural and tourist wonders ”
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