2018 World Music Day: French Consulate in Erbil
Channel: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Date: 2018-08-01

In the town of Erbil, in North East Iraq, World Music Day celebrations had not taken place since 2013 due to the war. Located less than 100km from the city of Mosul, which was freed from the grasp of the terrorist group Daesh in July 2017, Erbil is gradually gaining hope of a return to a normal and peaceful life. It was in this highly symbolic context that the @ConsulatdeFranceErbil wished to organize World Music Day celebrations with the Institut Français. This event was not only a symbol of happiness and convivial festivities but it was also a chance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Consulate in Erbil.  Several French bands and artists were invited by the Consulate to perform on 19 June alongside Iraqi artists in three different towns: Erbil, Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. They also visited refugee camps for Syrian and Iraqi populations where French-supported NGOs work.

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