Launched in 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture, Fete de la Musique
is observed in more than 100 countries around the world, taking place on
June 21, which is the day of the summer solstice in the northern
hemisphere.
The French-infused Fete de la Musique – a popular street music festival
which was launched in France in 1982 to celebrate the Summer Solstice
and has spread across the globe to become an international phenomenon
