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Vienna, 14 April 2026 – The United Nations in Vienna witnessed a powerful fusion of melody and colour today as ENFiD-Austria, together with the VIC Music Club and VIC Art Club, presented a special Concert and Painting Exhibition. The midday event celebrated the 55th Anniversary of Chinese-Austrian diplomatic relations under the banner of peace and cultural understanding.
The programme, which ran from 12:00 to 12:45, opened with a very warm welcome remarks from VIC Music Club President, Mr. Sean Dunlop, encouraging the performers to keep on using usic as an instrument of peace. This was followed by a special message by the Principal of CCC Kei Wan Primary School (Aldrich Bay), Dr Wong Ching Man. UNCAV President Mr. Abdalla Sharief delivered a stirring reflection on “Music as the Language of Peace.” Sharief reminded the audience that notes and rhythms speak where words cannot, serving as a universal bridge between nations.
The musical highlight of the afternoon was led by the amazing conductor Victor So, who guided performers through a moving seven-piece international repertoire:
- Nuku, nuku, lapsukainen
- The Lake Isle of Innisfree
- Cantate Domino
- Festive Alleluia
- Lift Your Veil
- Sisi Sote
- Edelweiss
A concurrent painting exhibition, organized together with the VIC Art Club, filled the exhibition area with children’s painting on harmony and hope. The artworks underscored the anniversary’s theme of enduring friendship between China and Austria, two nations with a rich history of cultural exchange.
At the conclusion of the performance, a representative of ACPAF presented Tokens of Appreciation to UNCAV and the VIC Music Club, recognizing their dedication to dialogue through the arts. Special thanks were extended to ENFiD-Austria as co-organizer, alongside the VIC Music Club and VIC Art Club, for making the celebration possible.
About the Author
Maria Zelda “Marizel” Rojas
Affiliations: ENFiD-Austria Chairperson, ENFiD Adviser, UNCAV Board Member, UNWG 1st Vice President, EPA Liaison for the Philippines and Councillor/Board Member, VIC Art Club Activities Coordinator, Knights of the Order of the Golden Spur Member, FWN Member/Awardee, VIC Club Filipino Adviser/Former President, PACES Founding Member/Former President, BSA President
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