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8 hours ago
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- News18
World Music Day 2025: Wishes, History, And How Music Impacts Mental Health
World Music Day 2025: It lets pros and new artists showcase talents, while fans explore diverse melodies and rhythms from cultures worldwide, celebrating music's unifying power. World Music Day 2025: Music is an important unifying factor for humankind. Being largely oblivious to major human constructs such as borders and countries, music is a key factor in nurturing social connections. The affinity for music is deeply engrained in human consciousness and significantly reflects a person's nature and personality. Given the immense significance it holds in our lives, there is an entire day dedicated to the universal language that is music. World Music Day, or Fête de la Musique, is an annual observance that celebrates music and musicians globally. It is celebrated on June 21. Happy World Music Day Wishes Happy World Music Day! May the universal language of music fill your life with joy, peace, and endless inspiration. On this World Music Day, let the rhythm of your heart and the melodies of the world bring us all closer together! Wishing you a harmonious World Music Day — where every note connects souls and every beat celebrates life. Celebrate World Music Day by tuning into your favorite songs and discovering new sounds that uplift your spirit! May World Music Day remind us that no matter where we come from, music unites us all in beautiful harmony. World Music Day: History World Music Day was first celebrated in 1982 as the result of an idea floated by the then-minister of culture of France and Maurice Fleuret, the erstwhile Director of Music and Dance at the French Ministry of Culture, along with a couple of others. The observance has since grown into a worldwide event that honours music for its positive impact on society. The maiden Fête de la Musique celebration was held in Paris. The celebration comprised of performances by more than a thousand musicians across the French capital. World Music Day: Significance World Music Day serves as a platform for both professional and budding artistes to showcase their talents. It is also a great opportunity for admirers of music to explore the diverse set of melodies and rhythms from various cultures. Music's prowess to unite people from various walks of life sits on a glaring display on World Music Day. World Music Day: Celebrations It is celebrated with performances in public spaces and at organised events across the world, giving musicians the required space for better recognition and fame. World Music Day is also a means for encouraging people to grow their taste for different genres and types of music. What Are The Mental health Benefits Of Music Music is known to have a deep influence on a person's mood and overall psychology. Different kinds of music evoke different emotions in the listener. While the feeling of joy is associated with happy and upbeat tunes and lyrics, soothing music induces relaxation in the mind. Music is a natural method of stress alleviation. The right type of music causes the release of serotonin and dopamine, two of the four known 'happy hormones', in the brain. About the Author Lifestyle Desk First Published:
Korea Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Soprano Sumi Jo receives prestigious French cultural honor
Renowned Korean soprano Sumi Jo received France's Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters on Monday in recognition of her contributions to French arts and culture. The 62-year-old soprano was awarded the highest rank of the three-tier honor from the French Ministry of Culture during an award ceremony held at the Opera-Comique in Paris. "Receiving such an honor is beyond anything I could have imagined. It feels like I've reached the pinnacle today," Jo said at the ceremony. "While this honor is a great privilege, it also marks a new beginning. From now on, I want to dedicate myself even more to the younger generation by supporting and inspiring them," she added. Established in 1957, the honor is given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the fields of art and literature or who have contributed to promoting French culture globally. This recognition also highlights her recent contributions, such as launching her first international vocal competition in July last year at the historic Chateau de la Ferte-Imbault in France's Loire Valley, aimed at supporting talented young vocalists on the global stage. As next year marks the 40th anniversary of her debut, Jo is planning various events at home and abroad. In June, Jo will go on a concert tour in China and South Korea with the winners of the 1st Sumi Jo International Singing Competition. She is also preparing a solo concert next year to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. The biennial Sumi Jo International Competition will host its second edition in July next year.
Ya Biladi
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Ya Biladi
Morocco and France strengthen cultural ties : Ministers meet in Paris ahead of Book Festival
On Wednesday evening in Paris, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, met with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, to discuss ways to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the French Ministry of Culture and attended by Morocco's ambassador to Paris, Samira Sitail, aimed to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation between Morocco and France following the signing of several bilateral agreements. The two ministers also reviewed the progress of joint projects, emphasizing the importance of accelerating them in light of the positive momentum in Moroccan-French relations, driven by the renewed strategic partnership between King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a reception hosted at the French Ministry of Culture's salons in honor of Morocco, the guest of honor at the Paris Book Festival (April 11-13).
Daily Tribune
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
A night of French and Arabic poetry reading
A French-Arabic poetry night celebrating heritage took place on February 25, 8pm, at Mashq Art Space (Bu Quwah). Hosted by the French Embassy in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the support of Mashq Art Space, the 9th edition of the 'Nights of Reading' was a haven for poetic souls, celebrating the beauty of Bahraini and French heritage. The audience was taken on a journey through a collection of poems by renowned French writers such as Victor Hugo, as well as works by acclaimed Bahraini poets such as Youssef Hassan. The interplay of poems read in French and Arabic, explored the cultural heritage of both countries, whether built, intangible or natural. Text to life Performers Fatima Mohsen and Dr. Mohammed Khlifi brought the text to life through their personal and lively renditions of the selected pieces. Hassan Haddad played along and complemented each poem to the sound of oud, offering a captivating interweaving of music and poetry. The event attracted an audience ranging from poetry enthusiasts, literature professors, and authors including the renowned Bahraini poet Dr. Alawi al-Hashimi, who concluded the night with a reading of one of his poems on heritage. Mutual understanding and cultural dialogue The First Councellor and Cultural Advisor of the French embassy, Marie-Laure Charrier, said: 'The Reading Nights foster mutual understanding and cultural dialogue. They take place all over the world in our French embassies and cultural centers. They give a space where words go beyond borders. Reading opens up an inner space that escapes the constraints, contingencies and challenges of our time'. The 'Nuits de la Lecture' (Reading Nights) is a worldwide annual event hosted by French embassies and cultural centers on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture and the Centre National du Livre (Book National Centre). For more information, please reach out to Bastien Rafel, cultural attache at the French Embassy. Whatsapp : +336 5271 3419
