Video: Children’s peace choir launches Bradford Festival

MORE THAN 500 children marked the opening of this weekend’s Bradford Festival by singing songs of peace in the city’s Centenary Square.
By Peter McNerney
Published 13th Jun 2014, 16:57 BST
500 children opened the Bradford Festival singing songs of peace and friendship in Centenary Square. Picture Bruce Rollinson500 children opened the Bradford Festival singing songs of peace and friendship in Centenary Square. Picture Bruce Rollinson
500 children opened the Bradford Festival singing songs of peace and friendship in Centenary Square. Picture Bruce Rollinson

The Festival, which runs until Sunday, includes street theatre and food stalls. Organisers are promising something for everyone .

The Yorkshire Post was there when the schoolchildren launched the event with a communal sing-along aimed at promoting world peace.

Click the video to get a flavour of the festival.

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