Today is United Nations Day

United Nations HQ in New York (courtesy commons.wikimedia.org)

October 24 is UN Day and marks the anniversary of the UN Charter in 1945. The UN Day concert theme this year is sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Mongolia. The performance today will feature traditional "longsong" and throat singing, which is included on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

"Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth, but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life." ~UN, quote found here, read more here un.org/en/events/unday/2011/background


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