Colombian singer Shakira is one of the most famous Latin music artists in the world. Along with her unparalleled talent, she has also proven to be a great champion of children’s education, making it her battle flag through her Pies Descalzos foundation.
It is for this reason that the interpreter of “Monotonia” has had a statue in her honor in the surroundings of the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla since 2005.
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As reported by Semana, the construction of the second statue was recently announced, which will be led by master Yino Márquez.
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This was announced by the mayor of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo, announcing that the artist will have a new sculpture so that her millions of fans will continue to admire her talent and philanthropic nature with which she shows her love for those who need help the most.
“As a sign of gratitude to Shakira, the owner of the Pies Descalzos Foundation, we will unveil the statue of Yin Márquez, so that Barranquillas and the whole world come to Barranquilla to take pictures in the statue… Let them know where he came from where he was born.”
The piece will be a tribute to the artist and a way to honor her legacy in her hometown, while promoting tourism in the region.
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Shakira’s commitment to children’s education
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Shakira stands out for being an advocate for early childhood education, and has spent years working tirelessly to help the neediest children through her Pies Descalzos foundation. The singer was even recognized for this philanthropic work, she was awarded several awards and honors in this field.
The foundation has on its list of achievements the construction of several educational institutions with the highest quality standards for low-income children in Colombia, always following one of the artist’s mottos: “Education is the most powerful tool to change the world”.
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Source: Eluniverso
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