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LIMA 2019: “MORE THAN ONE TEAR WILL BE SHED DURING THE OPENING CEREMONY”
The Organizing Committee pointed out that a cast of 500 Peruvians will put on a show that “treats everyone as equals.”
If the hearts of thousands of people were pounding nonstop at the Pan American Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, those in charge of the Parapan American Games Opening Ceremony assure that “more than one tear will be shed” at this Opening Ceremony.
“More than one tear will be shed on August 23. The Para athletes have made me more compassionate and changed my mindset. The final goal is to change people’s mindset with a show that treats everyone as equals,” asserted Hansel Cereza, creative director of this ceremony, when highlighting the inclusive nature of the show, that will take place at the National Stadium, starting at 19:00.
The president of the Lima 2019 Organizing Committee, Carlos Neuhaus, congratulated the work of the hundreds of artists and volunteers who participated in the ceremonies, with the objective of showing the rich and ancient history of Peru. “This is a great opportunity to showcase ourselves. Peruvian bands will perform, as well as those who already performed at the two previous Pan American ceremonies. It will be an extraordinary ceremony,” he stated.
The presence of Marco Antonio Morán, a young amateur Para athlete who will take part in the story of friendship and courage that will be recreated on the field of the National Stadium, was noteworthy. With a faltering voice, this 16-year-old, a promise in athletics in 100-meter sprint and long jump, showed his excitement for participating in this multi-sports celebration, alongside 49 other artists with an impairment.
On her part, the well-known Spanish mass choreographer, who has worked for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the 2015 and 2016 Champions League finals, said that all the members of the artistic crew give all of their time to “carry out an unforgettable project.”
Meanwhile, musical director José “Chick” Aguirre, creator of the score for Peruvian films Guerrero and Siete Semillas, said it will be a challenge for everything in the Parapan American Games Opening Ceremony to fit together. “It has been a very enriching experience at an artistic level. When you see it you will be surprised and moved,” he said.
In turn, Jorge Olazo, founder of the tropical fusion band Bareto, was happy that the band’s music was playing at the competition venues during the Pan American Games and now during the Parapan American Games Opening Ceremony.
It is important to note that the over 1800 Para athletes will have an important role in this opening performance. They will be seated in front of the stage as spectators and will be incorporated on to the stage as active protagonists of the ceremony.
Designer Pepe Corzo will add his amazing talent to the creation of the costumes for this act, with 500 outfits that have been made with great care and attention to detail, as well as 100% Peruvian materials.
Balich Worldwide Shows, one of the most well-known live show production companies, will be in charge of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games Opening Ceremony, as they were with the very successful Pan American Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Tickets to attend the must-see Lima 2019 Parapan American Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, August 23, at 19:00, at the National Stadium, are on sale starting at PEN 20 at lima2019.pe/tickets and the 11 authorized points of sale. There is a 50% discount for those under the age of 18, senior citizens and people with an impairment.