In these days choirs are meeting in Calella, Spain and Chiang Mai, Thailand for the same purpose: Singing together, making new friends and compete in a peaceful competition. More about the opening day in Calella can be found here.

During tonights the Opening Ceremony in Chiang Mai the host country will welcome the international participants presenting the Thai culture. (Read more about the program here.)

Before the official opening tonight, there’s still much to do, the city is still preparing for its guests: