United Nations Day 24 October 2015
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force
in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by
the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the
Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. 24 October has
been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations
General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a
public holiday.
UN Day Concert – 23 October, United Nations General Assembly Hall
A concert to celebrate and reflect on the work of the
UN through the universal language of music, featuring Korean Traditional Music Orchestra,
Lang Lang, world famous Harlem Gospel Choir, etc.
'Turn the World UN Blue' – 24
October, Worldwide Iconic monuments, buildings, statues, bridges, and other
landmarks across the world will be lit up blue to help unite global citizens
and promote the message of peace, development and human rights.
Art Installation "Enlightened Universe" – 24
October, Manhattan, New York, Renowned artist, Cristobal Gabarron, will unveil
his monument in New York's Central Park.
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| UN Headquarters lit in UN blue |
The monument is an interactive sculpture formed by a
sphere and surrounded by a spiral of 70 figures - one for each of the 70 years
since the UN was created. For detailed information about all events, visit the UN70 Website
