Voices will be raised in peace at Truro Cathedral and Truro Methodist Church this September to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Organisers are hoping 30 choirs will come together over two events, the one in the cathedral on Thursday, September 21, and an outdoor day held on Lemon Quay on Saturday, September 16, with singing and readings.
The September 16 event it will take place from 10.30am until 3.30pm, and will be held inside Truro Methodist Church in the event of bad weather, while the main performance will take place from 1pm to 3pm on the steps of Truro Cathedral, or inside the cathedral in the event of bad weather, and then from 4.15pm to 9pm inside the Methodist Church.
There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome for Children of Peace, a UK based charity which aims to help support groups in the Middle East, and brings children together from both Israel and Palestine.
The events are linked with One Day One Choir, a global initiative for choirs around the world to sing for peace on the UN International Day of Peace. This day was set up by the United Nations in 1981 and the UN General Assembly has declared it to be “a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.”
The day’s theme for 2017 is Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.
One Day One Choir was started in 2014 and has already gathered hundreds of choirs all over the world to sing together for peace. It was mentioned last year, along with the event in Truro, on the BBC Radio 3 programme The Choir.
Organiser Paul Haines said: "All are welcome in Truro on the day, to join in as singers, or as an audience. More than ever, we need peace in this world. Please come along, take part, and get involved in this huge celebration for World Peace Day."
For further information and how to get involved and take part, contact Paul Haines on 07855 495881 or by email paul.haines10@gmail.com
Any choir can take part even if it can’t be in Truro on the day, by signing up at onedayonechoir.org
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