Tallinn got awarded with UNESCO City of Music 2022 title

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City of Tallinn got another wonderful recognition: it got awarded with UNESCO City of Music title from 2022.

The application was accompanied by Tallinn Music Strategy 2022-2025 which offers different, new opportunities for enjoying and creating music.

Mayor of Tallinn Mihhail Kõlvart was delighted to hear the good news: “A strong musical tradition has been closely embedded in our cultural heritage throughout the centuries, and therefore the title of UNESCO Music City is extremely gratifying.”

Artistic Director of the Tallinn Philharmonic Society Tõnu Kaljuste was also thrilled with the title and said: “I believe that any international recognition is a small dose of praise for every musician, giving both delights to the heart and strength for the future. I hope that it will have the same effect on the city in which we live, play and sing. The UNESCO City of Music is a high recognition, congratulations to us all!”

In addition to Tallinn, the newly designated Cities of Music include Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Batumi (Georgia), Belfast (Ireland), Huancayo (Peru), Ibagué (Colombia), Kharkiv (Ukraine), London (Canada), Port Louis (Mauritius) , Recife (Brazil), Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) and Xalapa (Mexico), reports ERR News.

 

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