The Origins Of World Music Day For Healthy People In Mind In History Today, June 21, 1982

JAKARTA - Every June 21 we commemorate World Music Day or World Music Day. To see the origins of World Music Day which was built for the health of human body and soul, we need to go back to 1982 in France.

In 1982, the French Ministry of Culture dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical entertainment. They envision a day where there will be free music concerts everywhere: on park street corners, rooftops, gardens, shop yards, even on mountain tops.

Not like a music festival in general. Anyone and everyone will be invited to join in and play music or host a show.

The event will take place on the summer solstice, June 21, and is called Fête de la Musique, which in French means music festival or playing music. This moment is also to highlight the importance of music and how music benefits the human mind and body.

Citing the Make Music Day website, June 21 most often occurs on the summer solstice or midsummer. The day with June 21 is the longest day of the year.

Night falls very late, making the French take full advantage of various events. Amazingly, this dream came true.

Fte de la Musique then turned into a national holiday. France seemed to shut down all activities on the summer solstice and the musicians took over.

Nearly 8 percent of French citizens play an instrument or sing a song in public for the Fête de la Musique. Music Day in France was first exported in 1985 for the European Year of Music.

In less than 15 years the event has been adopted by more than a hundred countries around the world, including India, China, the United States, Australia and Italy. This day is also an incentive for amateur and professional musicians to perform on the streets.

On Music Day in France, the guitar is the most played instrument. After the guitar, the piano is the most widely taught instrument in French music schools.

The theme for World Music Day 2021 is “Music at the Intersections.” Another name for this event is 'Make Music Day' which emphasizes the importance of cultivating a passion for music and sharing music with everyone without boundaries.

While there is a large tolerance for amateur music performances in public, noise restrictions still apply. This may result in restrictions in some places to stay open and broadcast music without prior permission.

This means prefectural police in France can still prohibit individuals, groups or companies from installing any audio hardware on the road. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year there will be no public concert commemorating World Music Day.

However, the spirit of that day will remain in the minds of music lovers. The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed changed the way people do things.

Due to the applicable restrictions, may not be able to participate in this year's live concert this time. However, there are many opportunities to celebrate this day differently.

Business Insider provides tips for celebrating World Music Day during the COVID-19 pandemic. First, enjoy your favorite music with family or friends all day long using a music streaming app. In addition, many concerts are now being held online.