Shafaq News- Erbil
The French Consulate General in Erbil, the capital of
the Kurdistan Region, organized a cultural celebration on Saturday to mark
World Music Day, observed annually on June 21.
The event attracted prominent artists and cultural figures and featured a variety of musical performances presented by a selection of artists.
The global event was launched in France in 1982 at the initiative of
then-French Culture Minister Jacques Lang and Maurice Fleuret with the aim of
promoting music and breaks down social barriers.