Fatshimetrie, September 16, 2024 – In a humanitarian and musical surge that is awakening in the heart of the displaced persons camps in Goma and Bukavu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, music therapy sessions are preparing to enlighten and comfort the wounded souls of the populations. It is at the initiative of the Asbl JUA-rencontre that a harmonious meeting of world music is taking shape, from September 17 to 28.
This symphony of healing and social cohesion promises to be an oasis in the desert of conflicts and forced displacements. The heart of the event will beat to the rhythm of positive and constructive communication, an essential key in peacebuilding. Freed Mushanga, member of the organizing committee, underlines the importance of this edition focused on the communicative and unifying power of music.
Beyond notes and melodies, these music therapy sessions aim to heal the wounds of the past and strengthen the fragile bonds between the communities of the African Great Lakes. Music, as a universal art, proves to be a language capable of expressing deep emotions and fostering dialogue and reconciliation. It offers a safe and caring space where barriers fall to make way for understanding and solidarity.
This year, the Asbl JUA-rencontre promises an even more inclusive approach by integrating innovative concepts such as art therapy sessions for refugees. The aim is to bring together the artist and the social, transforming music into a powerful tool for collective healing and intercultural dialogue. Through this approach, music shines as a beacon of hope, defying stereotypes to celebrate cultural and traditional diversity in an authentic and respectful way.
In conclusion, the second edition of the JUA-meeting of world music promises to be a hymn to resilience and fraternity. Through music and art therapy, the wounds of the past give way to a future marked by peace, reconciliation and mutual understanding. This event will undoubtedly mark a crucial step in the construction of a more harmonious and united world.