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Moving Stars and Earth for Water will be a special two-hour program with, at its core, a poetic tale written especially for the occasion by Yann Martel. The tale will be gradually revealed as the program takes us through 14 cities around the world. It will bring together personalities such as Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Dr. David Suzuki, Matthew McConaughey, Peter Gabriel, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Tatuya Ishii, U2, Wangari Maathai and many others who will join their voices with Guy Laliberté to celebrate water.

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Montréal

Montréal

Canadian astronaut Julie Payette and internationally celebrated author Yann Martel reads the first part of the tale. Cirque du Soleil stages a unique poetic performance to the original music of composer Simon Carpentier at TOHU. Inspired by First Nations myths and legends, the segment features acrobatic aerial acts and Inuk singer Élisapie Isaac.
Joannesburg

Johannesburg/Durban

Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and musician, writer, video-writer and human rights advocate Peter Gabriel read a paragraph of the tale, linking water and education. World-renowned musical group Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs on a boardwalk, by the sea.

Rio

Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian musical icon and environmental advocate Gilberto Gil reads the next part of the tale, on protecting the planet's ecosystems. A special event featuring Gilberto Gil and the musical group Empolga Às 9 takes place at Fundição Progresso.
Paris

Paris

Navigator and environmental advocate Maud Fontenoy reads the next part of the tale, calling attention to water pollution. In a videoclip, leading French-language superstars Garou and Patrick Bruel are joined by Hélène Ségara, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Lorie, Michel Fugain, Natasha St Pier and Zazie to sing Luc Plamondon's lyrics. This once-in-a-lifetime performance is supported by projections of images created by Yann Arthus-Bertrand's for his critically acclaimed film Home.
Mexico

Mexico City

Leading actress, producer and director Salma Hayek reads the next part of the tale, emphasizing the importance of water in agriculture and food security. This is followed by a performance by critically acclaimed singer Lila Downs at the Gran Hotel overlooking Zocalo Square.
New York

New York

Singer-songwriter and performer Shakira delivers the next paragraph of the tale, on the life-sustaining powers of water. This is followed by a surprise performance staged in one of the world's most exhilarating venues!
Sydney

Sydney

Conservationist and TV host Bindi Irwin, daughter of beloved Australian wildlife expert Steve Irwin, reads the next segment of the tale, calling attention to our threatened lakes and rivers. Leading Australian soprano Tiffany Speight performs at The Studio, Sydney Opera House theater against a backdrop featuring the work of award-winning photographer Peter Lik.
London

London

Activist and Senior Advisor on water to the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2008/2009, Maude Barlow recites the next part of the tale, emphasizing access to water as a fundamental human right. English Soul and R&B singer Joss Stone performs.
Marrakech

Marrakech

Poet Touria Ikbal reads the next paragraph of the tale, addressing the relationship which exists between women and water in the developing world. Morocco's most popular rap group Fnaïre performs in a public square.
Mumbay

Mumbai

Eminent Indian author, environmental activist, philosopher and scientist Vandana Shiva reads the next segment of the tale, on the spiritual properties of water. In a video clip, Academy Award-winner composer A. R. Rahman performs one of his most celebrated songs in a very special manner which was inspired by the Poetic Social Mission.
Osaka

Osaka

Respected author, broadcaster and children's rights advocate Tetsuko Kuroyanagi reads the next part of the tale, on the melting polar ice caps. A leader in the Japanese artistic community, multidisciplinary artist Tatuya Ishii delivers an early-morning performance at the Twin 21 Atrium. Biologist and filmmaker Jean Lemire provides stunning visual imagery.
Santa Monica

Santa Monica

Actor Matthew McConaughey reads the next part of the tale, a tribute to the living animal populations of our oceans. The audience is treated to elegant cinematic images of Ashes and Snow provided courtesy of filmmaker and photographer Gregory Colbert.
Tampa

Tampa

Bono and Guy Laliberté engage in a space-to-earth conversation.
Moscou

Moscow

A symbol of our hope for a better future, a group of Russian children reads the last paragraph of the tale. A performance staged in one of Moscow's most famous theaters features Bolshoi Ballet's principal dancer Nicolai Tsiskaride and includes a special appearance by the children and Cirque du Soleil.

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