Jerusalem Day 2012: Musical Surprise on the New Light Rail
Arutz Sheva Tuesday 22nd May, 2012
Citypass, the company which operates the Jerusalem Light Rail, prepared a special surprise for passengers on Jerusalem Day. Throughout the day, eight musicians from the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra played songs about Jerusalem and classical music for the passengers. Many of the passengers were pleased by the idea and chose to join in singing and clapping their hands. In addition, Light Rail inspectors handed out festive balloons and candy to th...
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