World Music Day

World Music Day

Question: When is the World Music Day observed?
(a) June 21
(b) June 15
(c) June 10
(d) June 18
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • World Music Day is observed every year on June 21.
  • The day aims to promote peace and harmony through music.
  • The day was first celebrated in 1982 in France after the government announcement on June 21 as a National holiday on account of Fête De La Musique (festival of music).
  • The day was co-founded by then France’s Minister of Culture, Jack Lang and also Maurice Fleuret, a French composer, music journalist, radio producer, arts administrator, and festival organiser.
  • Since then, over 120 countries in the world celebrate this day.

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/world-music-day-2020-history-significance-theme-celebrations-and-quotes/story-iJr1wU77J81LSFJhNAjwAI.html