Musical protest in France. 26 orchestras from all over the country joined the general strike. This is what their performances looked like in Paris, Marseille and other cities. Yesterday there was a nationwide strike in France, in which hundreds of thousands of people participated. The protesters demanded a higher minimum wage, higher benefits, job protection and more funding for public services. Orchestras from 26 cities also joined the strike. The initiator was the New World Orchestra (New World Orchestra). On October 17, his musicians were already playing in the Place de la République in Paris, but stopped performing after the police used tear gas. This time the orchestra invited musicians from all over the country to join them. And they did it! "Because joy and determination in the face of oppression are our best weapons." ", the musicians explain. As a result, more than 400 musicians gathered in Republic Square along with the protesters. Similar performances were held in other cities. Video: Liso_sccage; seneryilmazaslan; orchestra_of_the_new_world / Instagram.

Musical protest in France. 26 orchestras from all over the country joined the general strike. This is what their performances looked like in Paris, Marseille and other cities. Yesterday there was a nationwide strike in France, in which hundreds of thousands of people participated. The protesters demanded a higher minimum wage, higher benefits, job protection and more funding for public services. Orchestras from 26 cities also joined the strike. The initiator was the New World Orchestra (New World Orchestra). On October 17, his musicians were already playing in the Place de la République in Paris, but stopped performing after the police used tear gas. This time the orchestra invited musicians from all over the country to join them. And they did it! "Because joy and determination in the face of oppression are our best weapons." ", the musicians explain. As a result, more than 400 musicians gathered in Republic Square along with the protesters. Similar performances were held in other cities. Video: Liso_sccage; seneryilmazaslan; orchestra_of_the_new_world / Instagram.