World Music Conference focuses on childhood obesity with Kings blessing
The sixth annual World Music Conference (WMC) concluded last month with the blessings and good wishes from His Majesty King Charles.
The WMC, organised by the British Carnatic Choir is the flagship event in the Midlands. It brings together professionals of all age groups, race, and career backgrounds, to share values, practices, and knowledge, with the aim of promoting peace and unity.
The conference is organised by the British Carnatic Choir, under the patronage of the UNESCO UK, in partnership with Consul General of India in Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, ABCC, and a host of premier institutions and corporates from across the UK and abroad.
The UK National Commission for UNESCO is proud to support this year 's World Music Conference and the important mission of its 6th event - to promote the impact of music on weight-related child health.
The aim of the conference is to help raise awareness of childhood obesity and increase awareness by creative education to tackle this issue. It also focused on way to use music to empower young individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices, reducing the incidence of obesity, and obesity-related disorders.
Childhood Obesity is a common risk factor for numerous non-communicable diseases. The global incidence of obesity in younger individuals, is on the rise, despite the modifiable nature of the disease-causing behaviours and habits. As such, obesity is a growing public health concern.
An interdisciplinary platform of leading musicians, healthcare professionals, teachers, and most importantly, children, shared and exchanged experiences and information surrounding the conference theme.
The conference featured Keynote speakers and guest speakers including Miss Sruthi Ramakrishnan, Dr. Shagun Bindlish, Dr. Akil Taher, Professor Samuel Quinto, Dr. Pallavi Vedantam, Ms Riddhi Doshi Patel and Professor Sandeep Ranote.
They emphasised the importance of healthy lifestyles in young people and how music can help in achieving this.
Dr. Chithra Ramakrishnan (pictured), founder and director of the British Carnatic Choir said: “Participants, including young people, were encouraged to earn and gain insights into the importance of music and its role in adopting a healthier lifestyle and how helps us all to establish a strong sense of personal identity. ”
“We are delighted to receive the excellent support from various professional organisations from across the UK. and elsewhere to address and convey this important message to far and many. ”
Sir John Crabtree, Lord lieutenant of the West Midlands said: “The focus of the conference as always is on younger members of our community, but with a particular emphasis this year on physical health, mental well-being and the power of music and dance to motivate children to make sound lifestyle choices. I know that this will be a reliably inspirational event and I send my very best wishes to everyone involved. ”