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The countdown to the Lima 2019 Games is entering its final stretch and, as the days go by, more details of the Pan American Games Opening Ceremony are coming to light. Such is the case of the official song that will be composed by Pedro Suárez-Vértiz, a successful Peruvian composer that was selected by the Organizing Committee.
The Peruvian artists announced the news on his social media. “I’m very happy to share with you that I’ve been given one of the most important tasks of my career: composing Lima 2019’s official song. I’m immensely proud to be a part of the most important multi-sports event in the continent,” wrote the composer on his Facebook.
He said that his daughter, María José, will sing the vocal harmonies of the song that will travel the world. The singer also encouraged Peruvians to be great hosts during the most important sports event in the Americas. “I hope we can sing it together in harmony, proving that in Peru #WeAllPlay,” he said.
It’s the second time that a Peruvian is in charge of composing the official song for the Pan American and Parapan American Games. The first artist was the successful Gian Marco Zignago, who composed the chords for the Guadalajara 2011 Games.
ABOUT LIMA 2019
The opening ceremony of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games will be held at the National Stadium on July 26, 2019. This continental event will gather 6680 athletes from 41 countries and delegations from the Americas.
There will be 17 days of competitions and ceremonies, between July 26 and August 11, which will take place in 14 districts of Lima and Callao at various venues like VIDENA, Villa María Sports Center, Callao Regional Village, Villa El Salvador Sports Center, Punta Rocas, among others.
The Parapan American Games will gather 1890 Para athletes from 33 countries, participating in 17 sports and 18 disciplines. The competitions will take place between August 23 and September 1, 2019. Fourteen sports will be qualifiers for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
