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'Earth Anthem' penned by IFS officer translated into Somali
By IndianMandarins- 03 Dec 2021
1324New Delhi (03.12.2021): ‘Earth Anthem’ penned in 2008 by Abhay Kumar (IFS:2003) has been translated into Somali by the Somali Academy of Science and Arts. The song has been translated into over 140 languages so far. It was penned in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and released at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi in 2013 on the occasion of World Environment Day. Earth Anthem was played at the United Nations to mark the 50 years of Earth Day celebrations in 2020 and was performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Brasilia in 2018. Over 100 poets, artists, and people from different walks of life from all across the world came together to read Earth Anthem to mark Earth Day celebrations in April 2021.
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'Earth Anthem' penned by IFS officer translated into Somali
By IndianMandarins - 2021-12-03 13:36:00
New Delhi (03.12.2021): ‘Earth Anthem’ penned in 2008 by Abhay Kumar (IFS:2003) has been translated into Somali by the Somali Academy of Science and Arts. The song has been translated into over 140 languages so far. It was penned in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and released at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi in 2013 on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Earth Anthem was played at the United Nations to mark the 50 years of Earth Day celebrations in 2020 and was performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Brasilia in 2018. Over 100 poets, artists, and people from different walks of life from all across the world came together to read Earth Anthem to mark Earth Day celebrations in April 2021.
