La, La Play tour of the Moldova National Youth Orchestra reached Tighina Fortress on July 23. For the first time, classical music, played by artists from both banks of the Nistru River, was performed in the famous fortress built in the XV century, nowadays - a popular touristic attraction. The event was possible thanks to the European Union’s support, as part of the “Support to Confidence Building Measures” Program, IPN reports, quoting a press release of UNDP.

Aneil Singh, Head of Cooperation to the EU Delegation in the Republic of Moldova, voiced hope that this concert is a beginning of new partnerships between the both banks of the Nistru River. “I am glad to assure you that the EU is and will be supporting the initiatives bringing the communities closer in the spirit of confidence and cooperation,” stated Aneil Singh.

“This event is more than just a joint performance – this is a real cultural bridge, and I’m sure people want to see more of, and we will be happy to support. I am glad that in their efforts to achieve this objective, the musicians asked for the support of the EU-funded Support to Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP.  This is what we are doing together with our strategic partner –the European Union – we engage people living on both banks of the Nistru River in joint initiatives, so that they have the possibility to make their lives better,” said Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative.

The European Union funded “Support to Confidence Building Measures” Program implemented by UNDP contributes to enhancing confidence between people living on both banks of the Nistru River by involving the representatives of local authorities, business environment, and civil society in joint projects of business development and social infrastructure improvement.