On 5 January, Vranje, a UNESCO Creative City of Music, hosted the choir event “Orthodox Christmas Concert” to foster intergenerational knowledge sharing amongst choristers and to celebrate the city’s rich musical culture and tradition.

Organized with the support of the Cultural and Educational Center Vranje and Music School ‘Stevan Mokranjac’, the Christmas concert offered three performances by the City Mixed Choir, the Music School Choir and its young members, accompanied by an orchestra. Reuniting three generations of choristers, the event offered a unique platform for the sharing of knowledge and experience and was a special opportunity to showcase the cultural and social dimensions of music as intangible cultural heritage.

In line with the UNESCO Creative Cities Network’s mission and objectives, such initiatives showcase Vranje’s commitment to highlighting the diverse ways in which music can nurture thriving local communities in cities, by improving access to and participation in cultural life as well as the enjoyment of cultural goods and services.