On July 2nd and 3rd the Art of Living Foundation is hosting an Unforgettable Peace Festival in Berlin, bringing together 70.000 people from a 150 countries to take part in a historical event with musical and cultural contributions and a youth conference.

Why am I sharing this with you? Because I love the idea and I am an Art of Living teacher. I have found their programs and work among the best I have seen. Their vision of a violent free and stress free society is my vision too and I like to share just some of the events taking place in Berlin with you.

The Art of Living is one of the largest volunteer based NGOs engaged in world-wide peace education and humanitarian projects and they are celebrating their 30 year anniversary this year - www.worldculturefestival.org

Peace education involves the use of teaching tools designed to bring about a more peaceful society and achieve common goals. At its core, peace education emphasizes empowerment and nonviolence and involves building a democratic community, teaching cooperation, developing moral sensitivity, promoting self-esteem, and stimulating critical thinking.

Everyone is invited to participate and support the vision for a more peaceful tomorrow. Young and old will share their ideas of what could be done better. And there will also be a lot of fun and colourful entertainment. Greece will contribute by bringing an Olive branch, an ancient symbol for Peace, from Delphi to the Berlin Olympic Stadium.

Come along on May the 21st and 22nd for a week-end in Delphi and enjoy this beautiful site and a special ceremony with Greek dancers cutting the Olive tree branch and planting a Peace tree. For more details see the sidebar on the main Newsletter, or click this link.


Back to Berlin, the World Culture Festival in Berlin will feature:

Over 2,000 guitarists from every corner of the world playing together.



Music has an unique ability to unite people from diverse cultures. More than 2000 amateur and professional guitarists from 150 countries will share the stage with stars to demonstrate the uniting power of music in a celebration of world peace and intercultural harmony. Everyone who plays a guitar is invited to take part in this GROUND-BREAKING Concert.


Beat to the rhythm of a world at peace:

Let the ancient sounds and spirit of Africa pulse through you as you join the rhythmic beat of hundreds of people drumming together for Human Values. Come together and drum to the beat of peace. No experience or musical talent necessary, just a passion for bringing an end to the violence.

The drumming will be led by professionals from South Africa who will lead you through your drumming journey, so no previous drumming or musical experience necessary. The drumming session will last for 10 minutes.


Youth FESTIVAL - Change Through Peace

The World Culture Festival aims to promote inter-cultural dialogue through the exchange of ideas, music, culture and fun. It is a platform for young people from around the world (from age 18-28) to express and showcase social entrepreneurship, innovative ideas and leadership on the issue of peace, intercultural harmony in diversity and peaceful change for the people and the planet.

www.worldculturefestival.org/en/YouthFestival.wzi


Youth Idol: Submit your Videos

All musicians, performers, artists, innovators and the like are invited to submit a video of their best work, ideas, and performances.


Useful links:

www.worldculturefestival.org/en/Travelling.wzi www.worldculturefestival.org/en/Festival_GettingHere.wzi www.worldculturefestival.org/en/Festival_Tickets.wzi www.worldculturefestival.org/en/Festival_Accommodation.wzi

For more information contact Art of Living Greece at info@artofliving.gr

With my best wishes for your success,