The organizers of the World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 announced that the call is open to choose the anthem of this international event, which is expected to arrive hundreds of thousands of young people from around the world.
In it WYD OF THE WYD SEOUS 2027 It is explained that the composition – right and music – must capture “effectively the meaning of the motto: ‘have value, I have defeated the world’”, which has been taken from the Gospel of St. John.
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The delivery deadline goes from August 18 to November 30, 2025 and the call is open “to everyone (regardless of religion, region or nationality).” All musical genres are accepted and each participant can register up to three songs.
“The selected song will undergo an approval process through the Dicasterio for the laity, the family and the life of the Holy See,” is indicated.
The organizers point out that the anthem is a song that “resonates at various times of the event, transmitting a deep meaning and creating deep emotional connections with the participants.”
In that sense, the anthem “has a meaning that goes beyond simple background music and serves as one of the most effective means to convey the true spirit of the event.”
“The thematic song acts as a crucial medium that helps young participants to connect to each other and to feel a sense of belonging. Even after the WYD, it allows them to treasure the special moments of the World Youth Day for years through their melody and message,” he says.
The registration format – in English and Korean – as well as other requirements, They can be here.
Eduardo Berdejo
Professional in Social Communication of the National University of San Marcos in Peru, I have more than 20 years of experience in Catholic digital journalism. As part of ACI Press, I have been sent to cover the trips of Pope Francis to Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Peru, in addition to the Synod of Sinodality in the Vatican in 2023.