World Music Day is celebrated
every year on 21 June 2020. It is also known as Fete de la Musique and is observed to honour the professional and
amateur musicians across the world. More than 120 countries celebrate World
Music Day by organising various concerts in the streets, museums, parks,
stations and other public places. It is also observed to encourage the
musicians to display their talents in the open. Today we are here to tell you
more about this day.
History
France's Minister of Culture, Jack
Lang along with Maurice Fleuret, a French composer, radio producer, music
journalist, festival organiser and arts administrator. The day was first
organised in Paris on the summer solstice day in 1982. Since then, this day is
celebrated every year on the summer solstice day.
Significance
- The main intention behind observing this day is to encourage musicians across the world to display their talent.
- It is also observed to provide free music to people who love listening to it.
- Therefore, amateur musicians are motivated to perform in their neighbourhood and public places around them.
- Young talents are also allowed to showcase their talents.
- People also acknowledge some legendary musicians and their contribution to the music industry.
- On this day, those who are undergoing severe mental health issues are also given free music therapy.
- Virtual concerts and programmes will be organised.