Musical Harmony United Participants from 150 Countries in a Single Prayer: Closing Ceremony of the First WPA

Moscow, Russia - 2025

The closing ceremony of the First World Public Assembly "New World of Conscious Unity" became a landmark cultural and spiritual event, uniting participants from more than 150 countries through the universal language of music.

The evening began with a moving performance by Italian singer Serena Menarini, who sang “Our Father” in ancient Aramaic—the language of Christ. The audience rose in unison, regardless of faith or background, in a shared prayer that brought tears to many eyes.

Highlights included:

• Valentina Pudova performed “Russia”, marking the song’s 30th anniversary.

• Nurzhamal Usenbayeva, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan and Tatarstan, sang “Ana Tilegi”, composed by Tolegen Mukhamedzhanov, a laureate of the Assembly’s “For Service to Humanity” award.

• Actor Busha Homan delivered a powerful rendition of “Hyperborea” by Igor Skvortsov, which critics described as “a cosmic-level soundtrack.”

The Indonesian Embassy gifted the Assembly with Topeng Ireng, a traditional East Javanese dance performed by Kirana Nusantara Dance, dazzling the audience with ethnic costumes and rhythms.

For the first time, the “Anthem to Peace” by Ali Dimaev was performed in six languages, reflecting the Assembly’s spirit of inclusivity. Another premiere, “Universe” by Igor Skvortsov with poems by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Alexandra Ochirova, was performed by Yulia Podolyak, celebrating humanity and humanism.

The finale featured 120 performers from RUDN Interclub dance ensembles—from Oriental, African, and Vietnamese groups to Latin American and Caucasian collectives—embodying the Assembly’s message of diversity and conscious unity.

The evening concluded with the “Festive Chime of Bells”, led by nine-year-old Luka Kurilov. Each participant held a bell, creating a collective resonance symbolizing peace and hope for all humanity.

Directed by Igor Skvortsov and hosted by Theophile Gioku (Cameroon) and Alena Dolgopolova (Russia), the closing ceremony reaffirmed music as a bridge across nations.

On International Music Day, October 1, the Assembly’s message echoes: Let music erase borders and unite hearts in peace and love.