Meanwhile, though her presence was not felt during the concert, Sr. Anna Dounavi, DC, MMC’s Spiritual Directress, extended her Easter greetings to everyone and addressed first the audience with her special message via a voice patch. 

The MMC’s Sunday Catechism School classes were the first group to be introduced as they formally kicked off the night’s intermission performances. They performed a hand pantomime of the song “Gifted to Give” which was the official national theme song during the Philippines’ celebration of its 500th year of Christianity.

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The 1st Concert Act opened as the Main Chorale Performers lighted up the stage with a musical repertoire of Disney animated film anthems. Dressed in colorful costumes, they belted out the songs “Into the Unknown” (from the movie “Frozen 2”), “I See the Light” (from the movie "Tangled"), “A Whole New World” (from the movie “Aladdin”), and “How Far I’ll Go” (from the movie “Moana"). The entire chorale group was met with wonderful praises from the audience as they performed those Disney soundtracks while simultaneously changing stage positions one song after the other.

Invited youth groups, the El Shaddai Youth and CFC-Youth for Christ, subsequently cut short the main concert act, as they performed their special intermission numbers with an interpretative dance of the worship song “Awesome God” and a modern dance number, respectively.

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Concert Act 2 followed instantly as the Main Chorale Performers returned on stage and took a trip down memory lane and did a lively performance of some of the most memorable and inspiring hymns of the WYD. Wearing colorful (VMY) t-shirts, the chorale group effortlessly performed their 2nd concert WYD-themed musical repertoire which consists of the hymns “Blest are the Merciful” (WYD Krakow 2016), “Firmes En La Fe” (WYD Madrid 2011) and “Tell the World of His Love” (WYD Manila 1995). Adding an appeal to their performances was the different hand movements they did on the last WYD hymn they sang. 

Members of the Vincentian Samaritans of our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (VSOLMM) succeeded in the 2nd Concert act as they continued mesmerizing the audience with an interlude of amazing performances. Dressed in traditional Filipiniana costumes, they gleefully sang the song “Rise Up” (popularized by Andra Day) and rendered a traditional Philippine folk dance known as the “Cariñosa”.

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After VSOLMM’s intermission numbers, the Main Chorale Performers stepped up again on stage for their 3rd and Final Concert Act. In black formal outfits along with scarves marked with the concert logo “ARISE”, they belted out a triad set of well-loved Christian worship songs in Greek. Specifically, they joyfully interpreted the songs “Φως του ουρανού” (Here I Am to Worship), Το ξέρω θα Μ'αγγιζεις πάλι! (Let us Exalt His Name) and "Σ’ευχαριστο Θεε "(Give Thanks).

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Wrapping up the concert’s intermission performances, selected members of VMY Greece were later introduced as they offered the audience a medley of worship songs.

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Meanwhile, as the concert came near its end, sponsors and special guests were given due gratitude and acknowledgment for their presence, steadfast support, and generosity.