PHNOM PENH FIRST INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION
From 29 May to 1 June, Cambodia's capital hosted the FIRST PHNOM PENH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION, organised by INTERKULTUR, a world leader in choral events, in collaboration with the incoming agency All Dreams Cambodia and with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Information and the Municipality of Phnom Penh.
The event provided a platform for local and international choirs to showcase their talents, but also served as a catalyst for cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Phnom Penh is now on the world map of choral music.
For four days, 7 choirs and 200 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia,took part in an internationallevel competition, assessed by a jury of distinguished professionals according to the famous Musica Mundi assessment system. As well as the competitive aspect, the event gave them the opportunity to take part in advanced workshops and to perform in public, much to the delight of the people of Phnom Penh.
In line with global efforts to promote sustainable development, the organisers of the First Phnom Penh International Choir Competition are committed to maximising the positive contribution of this major event and minimising its negative impact.
To combat climate change, the First Phnom Penh Choir Competition is the first international event in Cambodia to calculate and offset its carbon footprint. It also supports access to drinking water and education through donations.
With its opening ceremony, workshops, mini-concerts, competition and closing ceremony, the FIRST PHNOM PENH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION is much more than just a competition. It is a celebration of cultural diversity, artistic expression and international friendship. It also highlights Phnom Penh's growing role as a dynamic cultural centre and shines a spotlight on Khmer culture and the Kingdom's attractiveness. Finally, it provides tremendous support for important initiatives to preserve the environment and promote sustainable development in Cambodia.
Pictures available HERE
ORGANIZER
ORGANIZER
INTERKULTUR
All Dreams Cambodia Co.Ltd.
SUPPORTED BY
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Information
Phnom Penh Municipality
President INTERKULTUR
Günter Titsch (Germany)
Artistic Director Phnom Penh 2024
Johan Rooze (Netherlands)
Board of the INTERKULTUR Artistic Committee
Dr. Ralf Eisenbeis (Germany), Honorary Artistic President
Prof. Romāns Vanags (Latvia), Senior Artistic Director
Johan Rooze (Netherlands), Senior Artistic Director
Fred Sjöberg (Sweden), Senior Artistic Director
Project Management
Joy Tao Ran (China)
INTERKULTUR Executive Committee
Günter Titsch (Germany)
Qin Wang (China)
Stefan Bohländer (Germany)
Dr. Christoph Wirtz (Germany), Secretary General
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
THE EVENT
OPENING CEREMONY
The event kicked off on 29 May with a grand opening ceremony at the Chaktomuk Conference Hall, presided over by H.E. Dr Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture. In front of an audience of 500 guests, after the playing of the Cambodian national anthem and a demonstration of traditional classical dance by the Royal Ballet Tep Monurum, the Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh Municipality, Lok Chumteav Keo Sok Pisey, warmly welcomed all the participants. Then it was the turn of H.E. Chuop Paris, Secretary of State for the Environment, to do the same, before underlining all the initiatives taken by the organizers to ensure that this event is committed to the environment and sustainable development. The floor was then given to H.E. Dr Phoeurng Sackona, who had the pleasure of declaring the official opening of the First Phnom Penh International Choral Competition. A short speech by Mr Johan Rooze, the artistic director and representative of INTERKULTUR, was followed by performances of several choirs, who delighted the guests with their songs.
WORKSHOP
In addition to the competition, a series of workshops led by choral expert Peder Karlsson, co-founder of a new choral movement in Sweden, provided valuable learning opportunities for choral conductors, singers and choirs of all levels.
FRIENDSHIP CONCERTS
Some participants performed at Aeon Mall Phnom Penh in two public mini-concerts, known as "Friendship Concerts", to enthusiastic applause from the audience.
THE COMPETITION
Open to the public, the competition took place from May 30 to June 1, at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC). The 7 participating choirs were assessed by a jury of international experts, according to the famous Musica Mundi assessment system.
THE JURY
Ms Pawasut Piriyapongrat from Thailand
M. Sethisak Khuon from Cambodia
M. Peder Karlsson from Sweden
THE 7 COMPETITORS
AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY
The event came to a close on Saturday June 1 with a joyous Awards and Closing Ceremony at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, during which the best performances were honored and celebrated. A thunderous applause greeted the beautiful surprises orchestrated for the occasion by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, including a dynamic ballet choreographed on the theme of music and the different nationalities of the participating choirs, as well as the harmonious singing of a Cambodian choir performing on stage for the first time.
A source of great hilarity, the audience was invited to sing in unison under the direction of Peder Karlsson, before Mr. Johan Rooze, representative of INTERKULTUR, presented the prizes and awarded the grand trophy for the First International Choir Competition Phnom Penh 2024.
THE GRAND PRIZE-WINNER
INTERKULTUR representative Johan Rooze announced the winner of the First Phnom Penh International Choir Competition 2024. The trophy was awarded to Gita Suara Choir ISBI Bandung, a formidable choir from Indonesia.
MORE SOUVENIRS
Great Opening Ceremony
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Great Closing Ceremony
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Great Dream Team
The First International SustainabilityCommitted Event in Cambodia
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITYCOMMITTED EVENT IN CAMBODIA
In line with global efforts to promote sustainable development, the organizers of the First Phnom Penh International Choir Competition are committed to maximizing the positive contribution of this major event and minimizing its negative impact.
In order to combat climate change, the carbon footprint of participants during their stay has been calculated by Ecosol France, and a significant part of this will be offset by the purchase of Gold Standard carbon credits to support a Ministry of the Environment project.
In addition, Phnom Penh First International Choir Competition supports access to drinking water and education through donations.
CONTRIBUTION TO TEUK SAAT 1001 « WATER IN SCHOOL » PROGRAM
Teuk Saat 1001's mission is to improve the health and livelihoods of rural communities by setting up water kiosks that provide drinking water at an affordable price. Through the “Water in School” initiative the NGO provides also drinking water to hundreds of schoolchildren in several Khmer villages.
For each participant, $2 was donated to Teuk Saat 1001's “Water in Schools” program.
CONTRIBUTION TO SIPAR
« MOBILE LIBRARY » PROGRAM
SIPAR fights illiteracy and promotes education in Cambodia through giving access to books and reading opportunities to the most remote communities. Sipar’s mobile libraries, library boats, biblio-tuk-tuk and bibliovélos crisscross Cambodia's provinces, bringing books to disadvantaged people in around a hundred different locations.
For each participant, $3 was donated to Sipar “Mobile Library” program. CLICK TO READ
TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS OF THE EVENT
Consultant : Catherine Touzard, ECOSOL FRANCE
From the 23th of May to 2nd of June
Tons of CO2 eq.*
CONTRIBUTION TO KEO SEIMA WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY - REDD+ PROJECT
The Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ project supports the development of communities in and around the protected area, and plays a vital role in the preservation of the region’s important and vulnerable wildlife, including the world’s largest populations of endemic primates.
Media
Coverage
INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE
November 2023 to June 2024
Channels of coverage: INTERKULTUR Website, Newsroom, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Newsletter…
1. Website
www.interkultur.com/news
Page views: 7.7K
Downloads: 773
Top 10 Countries:
1. India
2. Bangladesh
3. Cambodia
4. Indonesia
5. Nepal
6. Malaysia
7. Thailand
8. Philippines
9. Germany
10. United States
4 News Articles
Total impressions: 463
2. Interkultur Social Media
Promotional Trailer (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram)
Impressions on Facebook: 4.5M
Views on Instagram: 3.5K
Views on YouTube: 222
Top 10 Countries:
1. India
2. Indonesia
3. Vietnam
4. Philippines
5. Cambodia
6. Myanmar
7. Thailand
8. France
9. Malaysia
10. Germany
3. Interkultur Facebook
ICCPP Event Page @Choir.Competition.Phnom.Penh
Total impressions: 10.4M
Total video views: 52.4K
Engagements: 94.9K
Total posts: 51
Best performing post: 41.89% Engagement Quote
Top 10 Countries
1. Cambodia
2. India
3. Indonesia
4. Malaysia
5. Thailand
6. Nepal
7. Philippines
8. Germany
9. Singapore
10. Vietnam
4. Interkultur Instagram
@interkulturevents
Total impressions: 1.6M
Engagements: 32.2K
Website Klicks: 748
Top 10 Countries:
1. Iran
2. Indonesia
3. Turkiye
4. China/Hong Kong SAR
5. South Africa
6. Malaysia
7. Russia
8. Germany
9. Philippines
10. South Korea
From 21 May to 2 June 2024
71 media articles (Press, TV, Radio, Social Network)
Financed by All Dreams Cambodia Co, Ltd
SEE YOU IN 2027!
For many years now, Continental Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations, unique major international events, have had a lasting impact on the choral world and their host cities. The talent of the singers is extraordinary. These choirs have practiced for years for this one magical moment, to compete with like-minded people from all over the world.
The host city is the very special lead player in this euphoria! Countless nations fill the streets with their singing and joy, enchanting residents in a fairytale intercultural exchange.
Along with the choir competitions for singers from Asia & Pacific region, a Grand Prix of Nations will be held at the same time allowing choirs from all over the world to participate.
CONTINENTAL CHOIR GAMES IN PHNOM PENH THE WORLD ON ONE STAGE
CONTINENTAL CHOIR GAMES GLOBAL HISTORY
EUROPEA N CHOIR GAME S & GRAN D PRIX OF N ATIONS
2013 Graz (Austria)
2015 Magdebu rg (Germany)
2017 Riga (Latvia)
2019 Gothenburg (Sweden)
2023 Norrköping (Sweden)
2025 Aarhus (Denmark)
(AFRICAN) ASIA PACIFIC CHOIR GAMES & GRAN D PRIX OF N ATIONS
2007 Jakarta (Indonesia)
2009 Gyeongnam (Republic of Korea)
2013 Manado (Indonesia)
2017 Colombo (Sri Lanka)
2025 Port Louis (Mauritius)
HOST CITY BENEFITS
9 DAYS of COMPETITION
EXPECTED 5,000
PARTICIPANTS UP TO 30 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
CULTURAL SHOWCASE
Leverage the event to showcase your region’s cultural heritage and strengthen your credentials as a cultural hub
DESTINATION MARKETING
Multi-platform exposure across print and social media, radio and TV will drive significant media coverage to promote your destination
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Enjoy a substantial economic impact in your region, with significant visitor numbers and spend in your economy
ACHIEVE YOUR OBJECTIVES
Drive city-level and broader regional priorities through bringing the "Continental Olympics" of singing to your city
CHORAL LEGACY
INTERKULTUR work with every host to ensure the event leaves a successful long-term legacy
REVENUE
OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple revenue streams – including ticket sales, local sponsorship and merchandisewill drive substantial commercial return for each host city and offset the cost budget
Continental Choir Games have been designed to maximize economic, media and social impact for the host through a year-round program of content.
