Silent night: Austria's song conquers the new EU song book!

Silent night: Austria's song conquers the new EU song book!

The new "EU songbook" is here! After nine years full of expectations, the song book of the European Union presents itself with 164 songs from the 27 member states, available in the original languages ​​and in English translation. Particularly gratifying for Austria: The famous Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night" was chosen as an official Austrian contribution due to an online vote among almost 3,000 fellow citizens. Michael Neureiter, the then President of the Stille Nacht Society, emphasized how proud Austria is on the almost 50 percent approval in the "Faith and Religion" category, followed by "In Berg I. I. According to the new leader, the song is an integral part of the European festival culture and has even developed into a symbol of peace, as

a special cultural heritage of special kind

"Silent Night" is not just a song, but a European cultural asset that connects people across borders. The song has historical roots in Salzburg and is closely linked to Upper Austria, Bavaria and Tyrol. It was already included in the national UNESCO list of the intangible cultural heritage in 2011, a step that further underlines its importance. Neureiter expressed optimistic preparations for the 2018 anniversary celebrations, which will mark 200 years since the first performance in Oberndorf. He thanks the population for the support, which also awakens hope of a new dynamic for the application for the EU cultural seal, as from a report by Schrunktkultur.at