World Listening Day is an annual event celebrated on July 18th that emphasizes the importance of active listening and raises awareness about acoustic ecology. It was initiated by the World Listening Project in 2010 and focuses on exploring the soundscape of our environment. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to guide participants in their activities, which can include soundwalks, field recordings, workshops, performances, and discussions. By engaging with soundscapes, World Listening Day aims to deepen our connection to the auditory environment and promote environmental stewardship.
World Listening Day encourages individuals and communities to reflect on the sounds around them and their impact on well-being. It fosters a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the sonic environment, while also emphasizing the need to preserve and protect acoustic ecosystems. Through active listening, World Listening Day serves as a platform to explore the diverse aspects of sound and its significance in our lives, ultimately promoting a greater understanding of our surroundings and encouraging efforts to create a harmonious sonic world.
Seems like this is one of those Days Of The Year that actually makes sense. But as you know meanwhile I also like to listen to music a lot. And only reading about this day, triggered some music with listen or listening in the title. So here we go!
