A Cuban choral group wins two gold medals at the South African Olympic Games



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Pretoria, July 15.- The Female Band Cuban Vocal Luna won her second gold medal at the Choral Olympics in South Africa, this time in the category of female chamber choir.

The victory of Vocal Luna in the two categories that participated in the tenth edition of this contest, which for the first time it is celebrated on the African continent, it places among the best in the world the group led by Wilma Verrier and composed of 14 singers.

Addressing Prensa Latina, his director expressed joy, pride and satisfaction for the recognition received,

We considered that our prize had been to arrive at the Choir Games, to present ourselves on a stage of this high level, to share with the best bands for But we have never thought that in front of choirs of 40, 50 and 60 members we could get these rewards, he said.

In addition, he says that they arrived two days before the first competition, after a trip of more than 20 hours. It was a personal challenge, a mark for Vocal Luna, we exceeded our vocal limits, he commented.

The result of the competition held Friday at the University of South Africa in this capital was announced this morning.

On Friday night, the Luna Vocal Ensemble won its first gold medal in the category of contemporary music, a day after its debut.

In both presentations, the Cuban group conquered the audience, and no doubt the jury, with its exquisite blend of voice, freshness, choreography and impeccable performance of the performed numbers, many by Cuban writers.

Glbadmaker noted that they received many congratulations and praise from the two participating choirs and jury members, who they said were impressed by the strength, the energy and the pbadion that they showed in their performances.

The X edition of the Choral Olympic Games, which organizes the German Interkultur company, was officially closed last night

In the afternoon was celebrated the parade of Nations, during which 27 choirs frequented the streets of Pretoria.

Cuba participated for the first time in this world competition. (PL) (Photo taken from Cubadebate)

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