SINGAPORE – A night of song and music filled the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Dec 7, in the spirit of Christmas.
Choral music lovers, diplomats, the young and not-so-young came together to listen to over 60 songs and carols sung in 35 languages, performed by the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ, led by its founder-director, Sir Peter Low.
One highlight of the annual concert, which usually takes place in early December, is the attendance of the heads of diplomatic missions in Singapore. Ambassadors and high commissioners of 51 countries attended the event. They each made a pledge for peace in a special segment of the evening by placing an ornament incorporating the flag of their country on a Tree of Peace on behalf of their nations.
This symbolic gesture represents the commitment of their nations to work for world peace. It also represents their prayers and hopes for peace, prosperity and happiness for their peoples. After all the ornaments were placed and the tree lit, the choir led the audience in singing Let There Be Peace On Earth.
