Concert for children with autism due in city [PHOTO]
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By Laman ismayilova
The International Mugham Center in Baku will host a charity concert on April 30.
Entitled "Autistic differs from us, one of us", the marvelous event is co-organized by public associations "Birgə və Sağlam" and "Lider Qadınlar"," Natig" rhythm group as well as Pasha Bank, Trend Life reported.
For the first time, children with autism will perform in the choir playing on naghara (drums).
The artistic director of the concert is honored artist Natig Shirinov. The host of the evening is singer, songwriter and broadcaster Murad Arif.
The concert program will involve children from rehabilitation center "Birgə and Sağlam", as well as children with autism from Turkey – orchestra IZOT – Izmir Otizm.
Azerbaijan's Honored Artist Tunzala Aghayeva and participants of the "Voice of Azerbaijan" contest will perform at the gala evening.
The event aims to raise awareness about autism.
The World Autism Awareness Day is marked on April 2, 2017. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.
Media partners of the event are Trend.az, Day.az, Milli.az, Azernews.az
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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