The International Day of Peace, observed each year on 21 September, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. It is observed by many nations, political groups, military groups, and peoples. The first year this holiday was celebrated was 1981.
To celebrate the day, there are millions of people in countries around the world participating in parades, concerts, dance celebrations, exhibitions and educational events. You can see what they're doing in the Peace Day Global Broadcast, a multimedia event which started on September 17 with the ringing of the Peace Bell from UN Headquarters by the Secretary General, and continues through September 21, the official International Day of Peace.
Segments in this year’s broadcast will feature Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Annie Lennox, Alanis Morissette, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Dr. Jane Goodall, James Cameron, “The Elders” - Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson, and Kofi Annan and many other prominent people.
You can watch the Peace Day Global Broadcast live below:
To learn more about this day, visit the International Day of Peace's official UN page.
1 comment:
Hey!
Happy Peace Day!
Let's get together for peace!
Have you heard about Peace One Day?This is the organisation ,that had done everything they could to convince the UN to accept the international peace day!
Here you should definitely read their story and enjoy the celebration concert:
http://peaceoneday.theconcertchannel.eu/Landing.aspx
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