The Opening Concert of the Centennial Year 4/4/2009
Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators enjoyed the biggest free concert in Israeli history.
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Centennial Year opened officially with the biggest free concert in Israel history. Hundres of thousands poured on Saturday April 4 to Rabin Square, where the Centennial Celebrations commenced in a unique music and projections extravaganza.
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zubin Mheta, opened the event and Mayor Ron Huldai lit a birthday cake with 100 candles.
The orchestra was then joined by 800 dancers, singers, musicians and actors in a homage to the history of the first Hebrew City.
Israeli mega star Berry Saharoff sung his famous tune, "Today is your Birthday," and was followed by renowned singers Dana International, Miri Mesika, Monika Sex, Matti Caspi, Shlomo Gronich, Alona Daniel and Danny Robas.
The concert is the first of many public events that will occur over the next nine months.
