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The choir development in Indonesia has been rapidly increasing and internationally acknowledged. Specifically, the achievements of choirs from North Sulawesi which have succeed in many world's choir competitions and festivals carry the tribute of Indonesia's name among the international choir community.
Following the succeed of Jakarta as the host of The First Asian Choir Games 2007, here comes Manado as the capital city of North Sulawesi province to be the host of the next international choir event. The participants will witness the huge choir community in North Sulawesi which has been formed since ages in our culture and tradition.
I invite all singers and choristers from all over the world to come to Manado. Beside singing and competing, you will enjoy the beauty of natures, luscious Manado cuisine, culture, and the kind-hearted people in North Sulawesi, and it will be a great combination to give you impressive experiences.
It has been sounded from a very long time “Singing unites people”, I certainly believe that this international event will also unite you all who come from many places in the world with sincere hearts. Not only for singing we gather, but also for friendship, and hand in hand to build this world to be a better place to live.
Manado awaits you!
Drs. Sinyo Harry Sarundajang
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The prosperous culture of Indonesia is extraordinary and differ, even difficult to compare the diversity to other places in the world. Many nations admire and even envy with this marvellous diversity.
At this moment, the richness of this great nation has become the centre of world's attention through the succeed of many art delegations and ambassador of Indonesia which perform in various world festival and competition. Moreover, the richness of art tradition from thousands ethnic of Indonesia have been performed in more dynamic touch for choir and make interest among world choir community.
It's currently the moment for Indonesia to be host of a choir event in international level. Through this event, I certainly believe that the participants which come from all over the world will recognize the beautiful culture of Indonesia. Moreover, the beauty of natures, interesting customs, the kind-hearted Indonesian people will be a delighted treasure.
Manado as a city with thousands of choirs, beautiful city sights, and facilities to welcome World Tourism City, is a modern city, secure, and rich with the unique traditions, and deserves to be the host of this international choir competition. All of us will come from many part of the world and united to obtain the pleasure of singing, interacting and gain a new meaning of friendship among nations deeply and peacefully.
Singing unites people!
Tommyanto Kandisaputra
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INTERKULTUR Foundation with its seat in Germany is worldwide the largest promoter of international choir competitions. The WORLD CHOIR GAMES, the Olympics for choirs, are only one of our numerous activities arround the globe. In 2007 Indonesia was host of the 1st ASIAN CHOIR GAMES. During the 20 years of its existence, INTERKULTUR Foundation carried out more than 88 international choir competitions.
Besides the organization of international choir competitions, it is however also the task and obligation of INTERKULTUR to promote and support young and leading-edge activities in the area of the choir music.
One of these remarkable and leading-edge activities is without doubt the "North Sulawesi International Choir Competition" that is carried out this year for the first time in Manado, Indonesia. INTERKULTUR is happy to see that the ASIAN CHOIR GAMES in Jakarta stimulated and motivated to keep on going with international choir competitions in Indonesia. This competition in Manado is an extraordinary example, what results can be created with engagement and enthusiasm and with limited financial means. My special thanks I wish to deliver to the initiator and Festival Director Mr. Tommyanto Kandisaputra and his outstanding team.
I wish the "North Sulawesi International Choir Competition" a big success and the participants i wish unforgettable experiences and an enrichment through the expansion of their knowledge in choral singing. Also I wish the festival the recognition in its own country Indonesia and abroad, a recognition and attention that it truely deserves.
Guenter Titsch
President of INTERKULTUR
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