{"id":18457,"date":"2025-02-02T22:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T22:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/?p=18457"},"modified":"2025-06-07T12:58:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T12:58:44","slug":"music-for-peace-children-concert-for-the-unwg-member-for-the-new-year-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/?p=18457","title":{"rendered":"Music for Peace \u2026 Children concert for the UNWG member for the New Year gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18460 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h6>\n<h6>Vienna, Austria, 22 January 2025\u00a0\u2013 The United Nations Women\u2019s Guild (UNWG) hosted a heartwarming \u201cConcert: Music for Peace\u201d at the United Nations Vienna to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year. This unique event brought together music and culture, featuring performances by 17 talented children aged 6 to 13.<\/h6>\n<h6>The young performers enchanted the audience with a repertoire of classical and modern pieces on the piano and violin and through vocal renditions. The evening was a testament to the universal language of music as a tool for fostering peace and unity.<\/h6>\n<h6>Mr. Hermann Kroiher, Secretary General of the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna (UNCAV), graced the occasion. In his inspirational message, Mr. Kroiher highlighted the importance of youth and music in building bridges across cultures and fostering understanding. He also distributed certificates of appreciation to the young artists, acknowledging their dedication and exceptional performances.<\/h6>\n<h6>Ms. Yang Wang, the music teacher of all the performers, expressed her joy and pride in her students. She thanked the UNWG for providing this prestigious platform, allowing the children to showcase their talents at the United Nations. She commended the performers for their hard work and artistry, noting that the evening\u2019s repertoire reflected their dedication and passion.<\/h6>\n<h6>A delightful selection of Chinese delicacies enriched the event, adding a flavorful touch to the Lunar Year celebrations. Guests enjoyed the harmonious blend of music, culture, and culinary traditions in an atmosphere of peace and friendship.<\/h6>\n<h6>The\u00a0<strong>Concert: Music for Peace<\/strong>\u00a0not only marked the start of the Chinese Lunar Year with joyous melodies but also reaffirmed the role of art in promoting peace and understanding among nations.<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18464 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Music-featured-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Music-featured-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Music-featured-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Music-featured-1-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18461 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18462 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-3-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-3-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-3-778x1024.jpg 778w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-3-768x1011.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18463 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-4-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/music-4.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>Photo: \u00a9 Wei Tong, Ruiqing Zhou, UNCAV<\/h6>\n<p>About the Author<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18458 size-full alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/uncav-vienna.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-Zelda-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"130\" \/>Maria Zelda \u201cMarizel\u201d Rojas is a Board Member of the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna (UNCAV), Chairperson of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria) and a current Board Member of ENFiD, President of the Bikol Society Austria (BSA), 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Vice President of the United Nations Women\u2019s Guild (UNWG), Founding Member and former President of the Philippine Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), Adviser and former President of the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC CF), Auditor for the Vienna International Centre Gastronomy Club (VIC GC), Liaison for the Philippines and Councillor in the European Police Association (EPA), and a member of the Filipina Women\u2019s Network (FWN).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vienna, Austria, 22 January 2025\u00a0\u2013 The United Nations Women\u2019s Guild (UNWG) hosted a heartwarming \u201cConcert: Music for Peace\u201d at 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