The concert, called “Las Mil Columnas” (The Thousand Columns), will take place at the foot of the Kukulkan Pyramid of Chichen Itza.

This magnificent spectacle will celebrate Chichen Itza’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as its recent designation, in 2007, as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World..  This concert will also feature performances by the soprano Ana Maria Martinez and Mexico’s most important living romantic singer and composer, Armando Manzanero.

The rehearsal, taking place two days prior to the concert, will be open to the Mayan community that resides in the area; a gesture showing how important it is that the Mayan also benefit from the tourism that has developed in this archeological zone.

For now, details are still in the works as to how the stage, electricity and other factors will be set up to help protect the archeology. The price of admittance will range from $50 up to $900, and the money raised will go towards a special fund to help preserve the area, which is of huge significance to Mexico and its culture and heritage.

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