2021 marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the Restoration of the Legitimate Seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations. At this important historical moment, the United Nations system in China, Reading Poetry for You and China Daily New Media held a music and poetry meeting on "Moonrise Poetry, Music, Autumn Harmony" at the United Nations Building.
Every year, 24 October is United Nations Day, marking the anniversary of the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945. The annual United Nations Day provides an opportunity to intensify efforts and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Since its inception, the United Nations has been guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
In his global video message on United Nations Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, "Seventy-six years ago, the world was emerging from the shadow of catastrophic conflict, and the creation of the United Nations pinned hope on the future. Today, united Nations men and women work around the globe to advance that hope. ”
This year, the United Nations System in China partnered with Read Poetry for You to plan this unique commemorative event entitled "Moonrise: Poetry - Music - ARia of Autumn Harmony". The event featured literary and poetic performances, conveying a message of hope and understanding and working towards a more sustainable, peaceful and just future for the world.
As Chang Kai Tak, UN Coordinator in China, said: "Today, we celebrate UN Day and recall the historic milestone of the 50th anniversary of China's restoration of its legitimate seat in the UN. The time has come to reimagine, reinvigorate and continue to work to build lasting peace and prosperity for the people of China and the world. ”
Mr. Chang Qide, United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, delivered a speech
Luo Zhaohui, Director of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, and other dignitaries delivered speeches, and the United Nations Coordinator in China and the ambassadors of Cambodia, Ireland, Lebanon and Russia recited poems.
Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Director general of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, delivered a speech
"The next step in China's international development cooperation will be to focus on cooperation in the areas of anti-epidemic and public health, economic recovery and people's livelihood improvement, and on coordination and cooperation with the UNITED Nations system in China." Director Luo Zhaohui said.
The Irish Ambassador to China, Andrews, read the poem on the spot
Russian Ambassador to China Denisov read poems on the spot
Lebanese Ambassador to China Miriam Jable read poems on the spot
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to China, Kai Xi Suo Ta, read the poems on the spot
More than 120 participants from United Nations agencies, Governments, the diplomatic community, international organizations, foundations, the private sector and the media attended the event and the reception in the garden of the United Nations Building in Beijing.
Riana, a senior foreign relations officer at the UnHCR, read the poem live
Group photo of the United Nations country team in China
In the event's social media corner, participants also viewed photos and videos in support of the UN Global Initiative #即刻行动, which highlights the importance of climate action and the contribution that individuals can make to a greener, more sustainable planet.
The Chinese Tang Dynasty poet Wang Changling once said that "the green mountains are together with the clouds and rain, and the bright moon and He were once two townships"; The famous French writer Gide also said: "The greatest needs of the world are trust and love." On this day, people read poems for you in the United Nations building in autumn, chanting the simple and sincere emotions of human beings, calling for understanding, mutual trust and common development.
As Pan Jieke, founder of "Read Poetry for You", said in his speech at the event: "People, full of hard work, still live poetically."
Mr. Pan Jieke, founder of "Reading Poetry for You", delivered a speech
"Theater of Poetry" "Moonrise" was designed | Beijing Dake Architectural Research Office
In order to present "Moonrise: Poetry, Music, Autumn harmony", "Reading Poetry for You" not only created a "theater of poetry" "Moonrise", but also invited outstanding Chinese artists, starting from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons and Autumn" to the end of the famous Chinese article "Spring River Flower Moon Night", with poetic sounds, interpreting the harmonious beauty of life.
Meijie New Youth Orchestra
World-class classical guitarist Yang Xuefei
Flute player Zhang Weiliang
Yang Mang, cello professor at the Central Conservatory of Music
Pianist Zhang Jiajia
Northern Kunqu Opera Theater National First Class Actor Wei Chunrong
Lyrical flower soprano Chen Xiaoduo
Contemporary Chinese zither artist Qiu Ji
Finally, the participants jointly raised a round of bright moon, expressing the harmonious vision of all mankind living together on one earth under the same round of bright moon.
According to Zhang Xuan, co-founder and CEO of "Read Poetry for You", this year is the eighth year of "Reading Poetry for You". Connecting people, art and life with poetry, promoting poetry and Chinese culture into daily life, and carrying out international cultural exchanges, advocating poetry to become the "fashion" of the moment is the purpose of reading poetry for you that has never changed.
In 2014, "Reading Poetry for You" produced and broadcast "The Ugly Duckling" read by Queen Margaret II of Denmark with the support of the Danish Embassy in China; In 2015, together with the Embassy of Ireland in China, the "Concert on the 150th Anniversary of Yeats's Birth" was held, and Irish President Michael Higgins sent a special letter; In 2016, the Second World Poetry Day Concert was held, attended by video by the then Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, and read "Spring River Flower MoonLit Night" (excerpt) in English. In 2021, the production broadcast a poem read by Serbian President Vucic for Chinese.
"Reading poetry for you" insists on the presence of "poetry" and records those sincere and true places with poetry at the great moments of our lives and times.
On the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day and the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the People's Republic of China to the united Nations, poetry once again sends its beautiful voice to the world.
For more than four decades, the United Nations has been China's trusted development partner. The United Nations has witnessed the profound economic and social changes that China has undergone since its reforms in the late 1970s.
Over the past four decades, the role of the UN system in China has shifted from a traditional donor to a partner, providing expertise and technical support to China and other countries in areas including related activities under the Framework of South-South Cooperation. Through multiple efforts, the UN-China system actively creates value, provides expertise, and ensures compliance with international norms and standards.
The UN-China system values engagement with domestic stakeholders, including governments, multilateral and bilateral aid agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, and the public and private sectors. The UN system in China will remain its key partner by further structuring and strengthening partnerships to ensure coherence between China's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
United Nations Day was established to commemorate the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations, the founding document of the United Nations, in 1945. The Charter was drafted at the San Francisco Conference of International Organizations. As an anniversary, 24 October has been designated as United Nations Day since 1948.
Founded in 2013, Reading Poetry for You focuses on promoting poetry and traditional Chinese culture into the daily lives of the masses and the vision of youth, and to carry out international cultural exchanges. Participants include foreign heads of state, industry leaders, youth idols and ordinary people, influencing more than 30 million Chinese readers and overseas users in more than 40 countries and regions. It uses audio and video programs, performances, courses, and publications as the carrier to make poetry have a wonderful relationship with nature, art, and life, hoping to bring people spiritual strength, emotional comfort and spiritual enlightenment.