Eden Golan performed “October Rain” at the UN in a memorial ceremony for the victims of October 7th

Israeli singer Eden Golan’s appearance at the United Nations on Monday, October 7, 2024, was a significant artistic and symbolic event as part of the memorial ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Golan performed her song “October Rain,” which was initially written for Eurovision but was rejected by the EBU as being “too political,” forcing Israel’s public broadcaster to alter its lyrics.

The song references the tragic events of the attack and its impact on the victims and hostages. Lyrics like “Dancing in the storm” and “I’m still wet from this October rain” express both the grief and resilience in the face of destruction. Despite its disqualification from Eurovision, “October Rain” gained substantial symbolic value, especially when performed before the families of hostages and diplomats from around the world, emphasizing the need for justice and the return of the captives.

Golan’s presence at the UN highlighted her ongoing mission to use her art to support the victims and raise international awareness of the events that shook Israel.

You can watch Eden Golan’s performance at the UN headquarters in New York in the video below:

השיר שנפסל באירוויזיון – הגיע לאו״ם: עדן גולן ביצעה את ״הגשם של אוקטובר״ באירוע הזיכרון של שגרירות ישראל באו״ם לטבח ה-7 באוקטובר pic.twitter.com/H9X1bUiG5w

— Ran Boker רן בוקר (@ranboker) October 7, 2024

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Source: Euromix