What is "World Music Day" & "International Music Day" - their Importances & differences - TravellerG

[TravellerG]

Photo # 1, Caption: The Cover Photo.

Music: When Words Fail - Music Speaks…

Whether it is ‘International Music Day’ or ‘World Music Day’ - it is important - it is for you… it is for everyone!

There are umpteen interpretations for these days in media; however, here is what you may need to know. There are many who do not know that there are two global event for Music, every year.

Photo # 2, Caption: The Musical Pillars at the Vittala Temple of Hampi, Karnataka, India. These Pillars are tuned to different Musical Notes - when hit with experienced hands, they produce clear musical notes. (All the photos in this post are captured by LG TravellerG)

International Music Day (October 1st):

The first International Music Day, organised by the International Music Council (IMC*), was held on the 1st of October, 1975, in accordance with the resolution (signed by Yehudi Menuhin and Boris Yarustowski) taken at their 15th General Assembly in Lausanne in 1973.

According to IMC, the intention of this day is to encourage:

• the promotion of our musical art among all sections of society in line with the UNESCO policies.
• To establish peace and friendship between peoples - exchange of experience and the mutual appreciation of their aesthetic values through Music.

Photo # 3, Caption: A set of Tabla and a Sitar, which I used to play earlier.

And…

What is World Music Day (June 21st):

World Music Day (also known as Fete de la Musique), is celebrated on June 21, every year. One of the important celebrations is to honour musicians and singers; and also encourages the young/amateur artists to take part in cultural activities and stage programmes. Many event managers remember and respect those artists who are no longer performing or who have passed away. In 1982, the French Minister for Culture, Jack Lang initiated this annual event.

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*Photo # 4, Caption: A Kathakali Scene from a live programme at Trivandrum.

The theme for World Music Day 2023 is “Music on the Intersections” - this theme is set to create awareness of the power of music that can help people come together. The theme of 2022 was “Music at the Intersections” -

Photo # 5, Caption: Lunger Veena & Tanjore Veena at Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bangalore.

All over the world, several events are conducted on this day and even professionals allow amateurs to join them; also, entry to most of these events will be free.

The main difference:

For “World Music Day” the theme keeps changing every year whereas “International Music Day” has a fixed policy.

Photo # 6, Caption: A senior Mohiniyattam performer - captured during a live programme in Bangalore.

Note:

*The International Music Council was created as an associate organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1949.

Which of these two days do you like the most?

Hope this post is informative.

@Sagir @Tandrima2 @AZ_2021 @NunungAfuah @OliverKIWI @renata1 @PattyBlack @PrasadVR @AnubhaBangia @Ismi_Choirunnisa

[AnubhaBangia]

Thank you @TravellerG Sir for tagging me to this musical and colorful post. Today, I got to know the difference between the two music days, International and World. Thank you giving us insight about them in the most simplest and understandable way! The pictures came out so lively and fresh! Indeed, a very informative post with the simplicity!

[ogewuru]

@TravellerG

That popular musical group from Sweden called ABBA said " what would life be without songs and dance"

Boring if l am to give an answer

[shaileno]

Music has great importance in our culture and so does every musical instrument, I will say this in very few words with a verse.

हे वीणा वादिनी सरस्वती

हंस वाहिनी सरस्वती

विद्या दायिनी सरस्वती

नारायणी नमोस्तुते

@TravellerG

Nice article

[PrasadVR]

Thank you dear friend @TravellerG for such a informative post on music.The Vittala Temple, with musical notes coming from its pillars is truly an amazing work of art. Hats off to the sculptors of that era. I am tagging my friend @ShekharMuz_5

[AjitThite]

A very unique post @TravellerG sir. You have very nicely related our antient culture which is very rich with the musical sagas and inventions of the different instruments, ragas etc. with the global events. Also, you have shared a good information explaining the difference and importance of those events respectively.

Thanks again sir!

Cheers!

[Ismi_Choirunnisa]

Thank you mr @TravellerG for tagging me in this great post. How informative! As a music fan I didn’t know before that the two were different. Apart from that, it is also interpreted differently. Apart from the differences, are there any similarities? as in the celebration?

[NunungAfuah]

Interesting post, as always, thanks for sharing @TravellerG

[OliverKIWI]

How wonderful! Thank you for this informative post! @TravellerG

Music is a great part of my family life as well.

My daughter had grade 9 ABRSM piano practice and theory certificate. She also plays clarinet and guitar.

My son is a piano and drum player.

If you ever see my car, I have a personalised number plate - something to do with Music;)

[Tandrima2]

Wonderful post @TravellerG

Your post is full of informations. Music is closely related to our life. Very nice descriptions with beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[TravellerG]

Thank you very much for your kind words, my dear team member @AnubhaBangia .

Happy that the post was informative and helpful.

Regards

[TravellerG]

“Boring if l am to give an answer”

You are very correct… My dear friend @ogewuru ,

For me, I couldn’t have pulled on upto here… Music keeps me going forward.

Hope both the music days are clear to you.

Loving regards and greetings.

[TravellerG]

Hello, team member @ShailendraOjha …

I read your response in Hindi…

Bahut dhanyawad…

Happy that you liked the post.

Thanks also for your kind response and support.

May Godess Saraswathi bless all.

[TravellerG]

Firstly, I admire & thank you for tagging friends in the post, my dear team member @PrasadVR .

I’m happy that you found the post as informative.

Yes, after a lot of research, the technology behind the Musical Pillars were found out.

[TravellerG]

So kind of you to go through the post in detail & respond, my dear friend @AjitThite Ji… Usually LGs just glance & reply…

Yes, I tried to bring in some definite clarity and difference.

Yes, if time permits, I would like to share the unknown heritage of India through unpopular Musical Instruments… Shall try later…

Most sincerely…

[TravellerG]

Thank you very much, LG friend @Ismi_Choirunnisa for your valuable response.

Surely yes, both the events have many similarities, out of which the most important are:

• Both events include musical sessions, through out the world - I have read that in 2022, more than 140 countries participated in the World musical day.
• Both, Professionals and amateurs participate and all are respected equally.

Of course, I can write another post…

Thanks for your valuable companionship.

Greetings from India.

[TravellerG]

Hello dear friend, @NunungAfuah

Support from you all keep me posting here in our Community.

Thank you very much for your valuable companionship.

Most sincerely

TG.

[PattyBlack]

Meraviglioso @TravellerG “quando le parole falliscono la musica parla”. Quante volte abbiamo sentito parlare di una canzone che è diventata l’inno di una generazione o di un popolo perché nel suo testo unisce milioni di pensieri di persone che la pensano allo stesso modo? È proprio vero, la musica unisce, esprime gli stadi d’animo, la cultura e i sentimenti. Grazie per questo dettagliato post e per le preziose informazioni. Adoro gli strumenti musicali nelle tue foto, ma le mie foto preferite sono la 4 e la 6 perché l’espressione musicale si interpreta anche con l’abbigliamento. Grazie per avermi taggato caro amico, ti auguro di avere sempre la musica nel cuore

[Ismi_Choirunnisa]

Oh I see @TravellerG , thank you very much to nice describing about both similarities.

[TusharSuradkar]

The choice of the Musical pillars of Hampi on the occasion of World/International music day is brilliant. @TravellerG

Also, the photos showing the different type of Veena is noteworthy

Posts like these make LG Connect and interesting and enjoyable experience.