8/29/09

Collanden to hold festival in honor of the arts

Department of Culture Secretary Robin Sibelius announced today that a nationwide festival will be held in honor of the arts. Starting August 30th and continuing through Saturday of that week, the event promises to be full of creativity and fun.

"The festival will be have many of the worlds best performers, and will include performances of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture performend by the Geneva Symphony Orchestra, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 performend by Martha Argerich, and much more".

At the end of the festival, the Department of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Geneva Parks Foundation will hold an event showcasing the League of Nations members.

Depending on how long the League Summit lasts, leaders from all member nations are invited to join the celebration.