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Beautiful presentation Sacred Songs at the occasion of European Conference about Youth and Social Inclusion
On Nov. 14, Culture Connection presented a special edition of Sacred Songs with Cici Isenia & Choir, Khorshid Dadbeh en Madhu Singh at Rotterdam’s World Museum. The concert was part of the European Policy Dialogue Forum on Youth and Social Inclusion. The artists performed repertoire from their own culture about freedom and peace. At the end of the concert, their voices and music came beautifully together while singing the peace mantra Sarvashaan together with the audience. An unforgettable moment!
Organized by the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID, the 5th edition of the European Policy Dialogue Forum (EPDF) took place in Rotterdam from the 13th till the 15th November 2023. The Forum convened participants from different religions, including religious leaders, policymakers, and civil society organizations. Around 130 attendees, a third of them aged between 18 and 30, the Forum served as a dynamic space for mutual learning, amplifying the voices of young people, refugees, and migrants.
The Forum recognized the pressing challenges faced by young people, including conflicts, climate crises, as well as economic instability. Global incidents of hate speech have surged, exacerbating societal divisions. This year’s Forum aimed to emphasize the critical role of cities and their planning in actively engaging community members to provide balanced solutions.
One of the key themes of the program was “Words that heal” exploring the transformative potential of interreligious and intercultural dialogue in countering hate speech. Many inspiring conversations and exchanges took place matching perfectly with the musical message of peace Culture Connection wants to spread with Sacred Songs.
Dr. Zuhair Alharthi, Secretary General of KAICIID, expressed the forum’s significance, stating:“This forum is a platform for building bridges, creating meaningful conversations, and finding actionable solutions.”
In collaboration with KAICIID, the World Museum and many other organisations.
Photo by Alhasan Yousef | KAICIID