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Indian music masters join refugee players, in wishing UN a happy birthday

Indian music masters join refugee players, in wishing UN a happy birthday

Wednesday marked the 73rd birthday of the UN’s founding document, known as the UN Charter - a set of principles that captures the dreams and hopes of the nations of the world, emerging from the Second World War. The anniversary is celebrated as “United Nations Day”, and every year, in the name of peace and our common humanity, a concert takes place in the UN’s General Assembly’s hall, in New York.

Yasmina Guerda from UN News was there and met some of the performers taking part.

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Wednesday marked the 73rd birthday of the UN’s founding document, known as the UN Charter - a set of principles that captures the dreams and hopes of the nations of the world, emerging from the Second World War.  
 

The anniversary is celebrated as “United Nations Day”, and every year, in the name of peace and our common humanity, a concert takes place in the UN’s General Assembly’s hall, in New York. 

Yasmina Guerda from UN News was there and met some of the performers taking part.

Lidiya Yanskovskaya, conducts the Refugee Orchestra during the 2018 UN Day Concert at UN Headquarters in New York. 24 October 2018.
Lidiya Yanskovskaya, conducts the Refugee Orchestra during the 2018 UN Day Concert at UN Headquarters in New York. 24 October 2018.UN Photo/Loey Felipe

 

Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan (centre) performs with his sons Amman Ali Khan Bangash (left) and Ayaan Ali Khan Bangash at the 2018 UN Day Concert at UN Headquarters in New York. 24 October 2018.
Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan (centre) performs with his sons Amman Ali Khan Bangash (left) and Ayaan Ali Khan Bangash at the 2018 UN Day Concert at UN Headquarters in New York. 24 October 2018.UN Photo/Loey Felipe

 

 

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