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Sounding Jerusalem - Stimmen des Friedens

Name: Sounding Jerusalem - Stimmen des Friedens
Start: 2024-12-22T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-12-22T23:59:59+01:00

The Sounding Jerusalem Festival relocates to Graz for winter 2024 due to ongoing conflicts in East Jerusalem. The event, promoting peace through music, unites Israeli and Palestinian artists in a unique cultural exchange.

The Sounding Jerusalem Festival, originally founded in East Jerusalem in 2006, will take place in Graz from November 20 to December 22, 2024. Amid the escalating political tensions and recent conflicts in East Jerusalem, real-life encounters between diverse communities have become increasingly difficult. The festival, which aims to foster peace and mutual understanding through music, has been moved to Graz, a city known for its commitment to human rights.

Key performances include the "Anne Frank: A Life in Music" concert and other events featuring Jewish and Arab musical traditions, set in notable Graz venues like the Schutzengelkirche. Through this program, the festival continues its mission of breaking down cultural and religious barriers, encouraging dialogue, respect, and social harmony. The festival also collaborates with institutions such as the Magnificat Institute of Music in Jerusalem and the Voice for Peace initiative.