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.