| World Choir Games | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Choral Music |
| Frequency | Biennially |
| Inaugurated | 7 July 2000 |
| Previous event | 3–13 July 2023, Gangneung, South Korea |
| Next event | 10–20 July 2024, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Organised by | Interkultur Foundation |
| Website | www |
The World Choir Games (formerly named the Choir Olympics) is the largest global choral festival and competition.[1] Organised by the Interkultur Foundation for choirs from all over the world, regardless of their country of origin, race, genre of music or artistic ambitions, its motto is "Singing together brings nations together".[2]
The Games originated from the idea to bring people together through singing in peaceful competition, showing that unity of nations through the arts can be effectively and illustratively demonstrated and challenged.[2] The focus of the Games is on participation above winning, and it aims to inspire people to "experience the strength of interaction, challenging personality and community equally by singing together".[3]
The most recent host of the Games was Gangneung, South Korea, from 3 to 13 July 2023 (postponed one year from the original 4 to 14 July 2022).[4] The 2024 host city of Auckland, New Zealand, was announced in 2020.[5]
- ^ Tomczyk, Cari (27 August 2008). "Singing together brings nations together". The Abington Journal. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ a b "About: World Choir Games". interkultur.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "The Best Choir in the World". Archival Moments. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "The World Choir Games 2022 Postponed by One Year". interkultur.com. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "KIA ORA WORLD CHOIR GAMES 2024!". interkultur.com/. Retrieved 24 December 2020.