WASHINGTON
Nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, "The Civilizations Choir of Antakya", a mosaic of exceptional performers from Turkey performed at their final destination in Washington, the US Congress, as part of their tour.
The Choir, composed of 130 members from the southern city's rich mosaic of peoples, performed hymns from the three major monotheistic religions and gave messages of friendship and peace during the week, in the US capital.
The members of Congress including Turkey Friendship Group Co-chairman North Carolina's Virginia Foxx, Kentucky's Ed Whitfield and Tennessee's Steve Cohen and consultants were among the audience at the concert given in the US Congress building.
The goal of the choir is to show the people of the world that they can live together in a peaceful environment.
The choir, featuring 38 performers from the three major monotheistic religions, is a symbol of the unique heritage in Turkey: a place where diverse civilizations and religions have called home throughout centuries.
The choir is currently on a tour including 14 countries to spread the message of peace and friendship all around the world. By using music's universal language, the choir strives to act as a bridge between civilizations.
