In July 2014 the North West Youth Choir attended The World Choir Games in Riga.
This tour took them to Turkey to experience Istanbul, Izmir, and tour of some of the seven churches of Revelation (Ephesus etc).
Then on to St Petersburg, Estonia and Latvia.
Watch this space ! -
Well we returned triumphantly with a Gold as well as a Silver Diploma for our first International competition.
We also had the huge honour of being part of the 800 strong Festival Choir to close the ceremoy. One of only two South African choirs!
Our own soloist Kagiso Nkunu was the only choir member to lead a 800 strong festival mass choir!
This tour took them to Turkey to experience Istanbul, Izmir, and tour of some of the seven churches of Revelation (Ephesus etc).
Then on to St Petersburg, Estonia and Latvia.
Watch this space ! -
Well we returned triumphantly with a Gold as well as a Silver Diploma for our first International competition.
We also had the huge honour of being part of the 800 strong Festival Choir to close the ceremoy. One of only two South African choirs!
Our own soloist Kagiso Nkunu was the only choir member to lead a 800 strong festival mass choir!
We experienced so much !!! This was life changing for all of us.
The history! The scenery! The sight seeing! The interesting cuisine! The different countries culture! But most of all the MUSIC AND SINGING!
Part of our tour to Riga
STARR VELDSMAN – CHOIR GROUP TO TURKEY
NCA NWYC - 45 Youth + 10 Adults
JULY , 2014
July 05 Sat Departure from Johannesburg by TK 41 at 18:45
July 06 Sun Arrive Istanbul Airport at 05:25 am – Istanbul Tour
Your tour guide will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with a “National Choir Academy” sign. Meet and drive to the city center for full day sightseeing in Istanbul. Visit the Hippodrome Square where charriott races held in the Roman Era, Hagia Sophia Church, which was the largest church of the world for a thound year, and the important Istanbul Archaeological Museum containing the Gezer Calender, the Titus Inscriptions, City Walls from Babylon, and other important Biblical items. Check-in to the hotel in the afternoon.
Tonight, we will have dinner at the hotel. (B,D) Concert/practice
July 07 Mon Istanbul Tour – Afternoon Flight to Izmir
After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 9:00 am. First, visit the Chora Church famous for its golden mosaics. Drive to Eminonu to visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. And then, we will take a private Bosphorus Boat Tour along the Asian and European shores of Istanbul. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for TK 2334 18:00/19:00 flight to Izmir. Meet and transfer to the hotel in city center. (B,D)
July 08 Tues Service & Performance at the Buca Baptist Church – Pergamum - Izmir
Join morning service followed by a performance at the Baptist Church in Buca, Izmir. Then, drive to Bergama which is the site of ancient Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. You will visit the acropolis there and see the impressive theater, the Temple of Athena, and other ruins of former civilizations. Tonight, we will have dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir. (B,D)
July 09 Wed Ephesus - Izmir
After breakfast you will leave Izmir and drive to Ephesus , the first of the Seven Churches, for a visit. You will see the amazing ruins of this great city: the theater, the library, the Temple of Hadrian and the newly excavated Roman Terrace Houses. You will also visit the Cave Church of Paul and Thecla which is closed to the public. Farewell Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,L,D)
July 10 Thurs Izmir Airport – Fly Istanbul Transfer to Izmir Airport for TK 2317 11:00/12:05 flight to Istanbul. You will check-in your luggage all the way to St Petersburg
The history! The scenery! The sight seeing! The interesting cuisine! The different countries culture! But most of all the MUSIC AND SINGING!
Part of our tour to Riga
STARR VELDSMAN – CHOIR GROUP TO TURKEY
NCA NWYC - 45 Youth + 10 Adults
JULY , 2014
July 05 Sat Departure from Johannesburg by TK 41 at 18:45
July 06 Sun Arrive Istanbul Airport at 05:25 am – Istanbul Tour
Your tour guide will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with a “National Choir Academy” sign. Meet and drive to the city center for full day sightseeing in Istanbul. Visit the Hippodrome Square where charriott races held in the Roman Era, Hagia Sophia Church, which was the largest church of the world for a thound year, and the important Istanbul Archaeological Museum containing the Gezer Calender, the Titus Inscriptions, City Walls from Babylon, and other important Biblical items. Check-in to the hotel in the afternoon.
Tonight, we will have dinner at the hotel. (B,D) Concert/practice
July 07 Mon Istanbul Tour – Afternoon Flight to Izmir
After breakfast, depart from the hotel at 9:00 am. First, visit the Chora Church famous for its golden mosaics. Drive to Eminonu to visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. And then, we will take a private Bosphorus Boat Tour along the Asian and European shores of Istanbul. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for TK 2334 18:00/19:00 flight to Izmir. Meet and transfer to the hotel in city center. (B,D)
July 08 Tues Service & Performance at the Buca Baptist Church – Pergamum - Izmir
Join morning service followed by a performance at the Baptist Church in Buca, Izmir. Then, drive to Bergama which is the site of ancient Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. You will visit the acropolis there and see the impressive theater, the Temple of Athena, and other ruins of former civilizations. Tonight, we will have dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir. (B,D)
July 09 Wed Ephesus - Izmir
After breakfast you will leave Izmir and drive to Ephesus , the first of the Seven Churches, for a visit. You will see the amazing ruins of this great city: the theater, the library, the Temple of Hadrian and the newly excavated Roman Terrace Houses. You will also visit the Cave Church of Paul and Thecla which is closed to the public. Farewell Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B,L,D)
July 10 Thurs Izmir Airport – Fly Istanbul Transfer to Izmir Airport for TK 2317 11:00/12:05 flight to Istanbul. You will check-in your luggage all the way to St Petersburg