The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 was an international event that took place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting on September and ending in December of mentioned year. The Forum, as it is commonly referred to, is a global event which takes place every 3 years, in a different city each time, and seeks to reunite citizens from a varied range of cultures, languages, religions to foster inter-cultural dialogue and to promote global civil society empowerment. It was the second edition of the Universal Forum of Cultures. History The forum was held in Monterrey in 2007. This event gathered an approximate 4 million visitors to Monterrey, and was mostly free of charge. The Closing Ceremony started at 18:00 on December 8. An estimated 230,000 people attended the Ceremony on Fundidora Park, where several events took place as part of the Closing Ceremony. The biggest firework show ever seen on Latin America was the closure to the forum, with over 1,500 kg on artificial fireworks. Main Objectives of the 2007 Forum The main objectives of the Universal Forum of the Cultures Monterrey 2007, were the following: To establish a Dialogue from a civil-society viewpoint, on the most relevant and urgent matters in the Global Agenda. To empower international civil society in becoming relevant actors in the decision-making process in their local communities. To promote interconnection and dialogues between the cultures of the modern world. To know the world through multiple perspectives and distinct cultures. To generate consciousness and commitment to adopt sustainable ways of life for our planet and our societies. Core Concepts The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 revolved around 4 Core Concepts or Axis. These 4 topics sum up the vast majority of issues and problems faced by global civil society and will remain, according to experts, the most urgent and relevant working areas for the global community. The 4 Core Concepts of the 2007 Forum were: Cultural Diversity Sustainability Knowledge Peace Cultural Diversity The existence of cultural diversity in the world is an undeniable fact. People often coexist with others who share different beliefs, traditions and customs. Forum seeks to provide knowledge of the circumstances in which others live, new ways to see the world, respect our planet, and seek social advancement. Forum allowed us to understand the particular elements which entail the richness of our modern world, and seeks to identify the differences between