On 21 November 2015, the Choir of Nations (Chor der Nationen), a multi-racial singing group aiming to promote unity and integration in Switzerland, performed at the French Church in Berne.

The choir, with members of various ethnicities from Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Israel, Kosovo, Venezuela, Togo, Brazil and the Philippines, among others, held a 2-hour concert entitled “Many Languages, One Voice”.

Filipina-Swiss nationals Cynthia Meier, Genevieve Marty and Nora Schopfer are part of the Choir of Nations and performed with the group during the concert.

The Choir of Nations uses a “multi-linguistic” approach to singing, based on the principle that music is the universal language of the world to promote unity and greater integration and to, among others—

• Promote new and sustainable socio-intercultural contacts among its members and audiences;
• Motivate migrants and Swiss locals alike to reach out with one another; and
• Allow its members participate in a recreational activity with equal treatment and opportunities.