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“Colombians have characterized ourselves for being supportive, and this is a moment to demonstrate it. We are going through difficult times and we could turn this situation into an opportunity to strengthen ourselves and make Colombia a better country. ”
What started with messages like this from the footballer Falcao, among other celebrities, within the initiative Colombia Take Care of Colombia, reached its highest temperature last night, with an emotional concert.
Yesterday, throughout the day, the campaign, which brought together all the media in the country, carried a motivational capsule by the different talents of each organization.
The thousands of compatriots here and abroad were able to follow the concert, thanks to the great multiplatform link made by all the televised, radio and digital media in the country.
Hours before his presentation, the singer Juanes joined his compatriot Falcao with another message: “I will always be for you, to add my voice to the initiatives that reach out to help others. I want to be part of the hope through my music ”.
This cause was also joined, from the United States, by personalities such as the actress from Barranquilla, Sofía Vergara.
This musical evening brought together Juanes, Shakira, J Balvin, Fonseca, Andrés Cepeda, Bomba Estéreo, Carlos Vives, Choc-QuibTown, Fonseca, Greeicy & Mike Bahía, the group Niche, Manuel Medrano, Nacho and Chino Miranda, Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe, Sebastián Yatra and Yuri Buenaventura.
Each artist performed one of their most beloved songs. Between artist and artist, viewers saw the story of a hero of these pandemic days.
The President of the Republic, Iván Duque Márquez, invited to fight together and be in solidarity. “In these moments of adversity is when the word resilience comes up. Which is to turn adversity into the best of opportunities. Colombia has the best in its people and its collaborative spirit, ”he said.
And with him they also sent their message lights from entertainment, journalism and national sports such as Rigoberto Urán, James, Egan Bernal, ‘Pibe’ Valderrama and Caterine Ibargüen, among others.
The evening began at 8:30 p.m. m., with the interpretation of the National Anthem. Then the hopeful messages were heard, from their homes, by Carlos Vives, Sofía Vergara, J Balvin and Shakira.
“Several artists will inject us with good energy. Let’s make history, ”said Vergara.
The night was opened by the members of the ChocQuibTown group. Then, Juanes appeared with his song More future than past, which between his stanzas said: “The downpour will pass”, as a metaphor that the good is yet to come.
And with his cachaquísimo style and humor, and accompanied by a whiskey, Juapis González invited to wear the mask.
One of the surprises of the night was when the singer Fonseca sang his new song What was normal yesterday, which he wrote inspired by the situation the world is living on account of the new coronavirus. The tune, which was the first for this concert, is already found on all digital platforms.
In the shower at home, Greeicy & Mike Bahía sang their song Amantes.
“It is very important in this quarantine to have spiritual practices” was the message of the renowned motivator and ex-priest Alberto Linero, who invited to find peace through the readings.
“Colombia has everything to be great. As big as this singer. ” With those
words, the actress Amparo Grisales gave way to Maluma, who, in a warm acoustic format, performed her new song Amor de mi vida.
And with their song As if nothing, Paola Jara and Jessi Uribe came out singing from the terrace of their house, marveling their dozens of followers of popular music.
Bomba Estéreo put its tropical touch to the night with its catchy song To my love, while from the mountains of Medellín, the group Puerto Candelaria presented their song Ilógico in a voice, keyboard and bass format.
Thus more artists appeared, such as Yatra, Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda, until the beautiful closing with the video of the song Mi pueblo natal, which many other invited national artists sang.
Colombia Cuida a Colombia seeks to raise 25,000 million pesos, which are intended to help Colombians affected with food security and health.
In fact, aid has already been distributed to more than a million compatriots, and the goal for this month is to support 1,500,000 more, with donations from Colombians who are part of the initiative and those who want to join.
For example, several private companies made their trucks available for this campaign, donated fuel and food products, such as rice and milk.
In this way, 1,107 tons of food have been mobilized, benefiting 362 families, in 24 cities in the country.
Juliana Uribe, co-founder of this initiative, reported last night that she had already exceeded 11,000 million pesos and invited to continue. On the page www.colombiacuidacolombia.com. donations can be made.
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