Speech by Director-General Bokova at the 2005 International Jazz Day.

On the occasion of the 6th International Jazz Day,

UNESCO celebrates all musicians.

poet

painter

writer

historian

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And jazz lovers all over the world

A tribute to jazz.

Its ability to unite people and its contribution to peace.

On the occasion of the 6th International Jazz Day, UNESCO joins all musicians, poets, painters, writers, historians, scholars and jazz lovers all over the world to pay tribute to jazz and praise its contribution to national unity and peace.

As the great nina simone said.

"Jazz is not just music.

This is a way of life.

This is a way of being.

A way of thinking. "It's everywhere.

Around us

Inspire us to improve ourselves through music and life.

As the great Nina Simone said, "Jazz is not just music, but a way of life, a way of being and a way of thinking." Jazz is everywhere, it surrounds us and inspires us to become better ourselves in life through music.

today

We celebrate jazz as an international art form and its power to promote intercultural dialogue.

Make full use of diversity

Deepen respect for human rights and all forms of expression.

Today, we celebrate jazz as an international art form and its power to promote intercultural dialogue, aiming to make diversity shine and deepen respect for human rights and all forms of expression.

The story of jazz is written into the pursuit of human dignity.

Democracy and civil rights. Its rhythm and diversity have brought strength to the struggle against all forms of discrimination and racism-this is the message we must convey all over the world today.

The story of jazz is engraved with the pursuit of human dignity, democracy and civil rights. Its rhythm and diversity provide strength for opposing all forms of discrimination and racism. This is the information that we need to master all over the world today.

Havana is the global host city of this year's International Jazz Day.

Reflect the deep relationship between the city and jazz. The hometown of the famous band conductor.

Mario Bossa and Frank Machito grillo

City and

More broadly,

Cuba's prosperous music culture gave birth to the African-Cuban jazz movement.

Inspired by the integration of various cultures and nationalities in this area. Cuban jazz is a lesson in creative diversity that resonates at the core of UNESCO.

Havana is the global host city for this year's celebration of International Jazz Day, and the relationship between this city and jazz can be traced back to ancient times. As the hometown of famous jazz musicians Mario Bassa and Machito, this city and the broader booming Cuban music culture, inspired by the great integration of local culture and people of all ethnic groups, gave birth to the African-American Cuban jazz movement. Cuban jazz is a model of creative diversity, which has produced the core voice of UNESCO.

first time

International Jazz Day will be the focus of a week-long celebration in Havana.

Have a workshop

Master class

Film projection

Performances and concerts throughout the city. The All-Star Global Concert will be a unique opportunity to showcase the world's greatest talents from Cuba.

Latin America and around the world

Include legendary jazz pianist and UNESCO goodwill ambassador for intercultural dialogue.

Herbie Hancock

And Cuban jazz musicians

Chucho Valdes.

Havana will celebrate the week-long International Jazz Day for the first time, and the city will hold seminars, master courses, film screenings, performances and concerts. In addition, a unique global all-star jazz concert will be held, bringing together the greatest contemporary jazz musicians from Cuba, Latin America and all over the world, including legendary jazz pianist and composer, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue herbie hancock and Cuban jazz musician Chucho Valdez.

UNESCO is honored to cooperate with thelonious monk Jazz Conservatory again.

And the Cuban Conservatory of Music.

Raise the flag of jazz

For freedom

For creativity

For diversity and unity. This year's attention to Cuba proves the power of jazz, which can build bridges and bring people together around common values and aspirations.

UNESCO is proud to join hands with thelonious monk Conservatory of Music and Cuba Conservatory of Music once again, holding high the jazz flag and demonstrating the values of freedom, creativity, diversity and human solidarity. This year's International Jazz Day focuses on Cuba, witnessing the power of jazz to build a bridge between common values and visions, and inviting people from all over the world to participate.