YMA SUMAC SQUARE IN HOLLYWOOD - UNVEILING CEREMONY 

YMA SUMAC SQUARE IN HOLLYWOOD
At the beginning of 2022, we created a beautifully illustrated proposal to Los Angeles District 13 office in hopes of creating an Yma Sumac Square in Hollywood. We used vintage certificates, photos, awards, and other accolades directly from the Official Yma Sumac Archives in the proposal. Carmen Miranda and Celia Cruz have square dedications, so it seemed quite appropriate that Yma Sumac should have one, too.
Thanks to the dedication and support of Mitch O'Farrell's office, Hollywood, and the City of Los Angeles, it happened!
On September 22nd, 2022 at 10:30am, to wrap up almost 3 weeks of celebration of Yma Sumac's Centenary in Hollywood, the intersection of Wilcox Ave and Hollywood Blvd (right by Yma Sumac's star on the Walk of Fame) was officially - and permanently - named Yma Sumac Square. Because Yma Sumac was the first singer of either gender to give concerts in all 4 corners of the world, YMA SUMAC SQUARE plaques were placed (for the first time in the history of Hollywood) in all 4 corners of the intersection.
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