The International Day of Peace
On September 21, 2004, the Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza recognized the International Day of Peace celebrating the diversity and cultural heritage of our community.  This was our second annual event.  The Montessori Learning Path presented a mosaic to the Plaza during the opening ceremony. The weather was beautiful, as were the thoughts and feelings of the participants.  Many groups participated, and we thank them all. The International Day of Peace, established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly, was first inaugurated on the third Tuesday of September, 1982. In 2002, the UN General Assembly set September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace. View our photo gallery below.  Click an image for a larger view.
One Drum opens the celebration. One Drum is an eclectic multi-cultural ensemble. The Montessori Private Academy made a presentation on creating Peace Poles. The Amici Italiani Youth Dance Troupe. Children joined the dance troupe. The Brookview School Singers entertained the audience. A traditional Irish dancer demonstrated several Irish dance steps. The Philipine Dance Troupe assembled before their presentation. A tradtional dance from the northern islands. A traditional dance from the southern islands. One Drum performs songs, stories, and dances rooted in the Caribbean, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The DVR Waldstradttanzer performed German dances. The Machesney Fine Arts Singers performed to the delight of the audience. Without Shoes performed a Chinese dance. With an extensive collection of music, One Drum weaves a tapestry that illustrates the cultural origins of music. The Rock River Square Dancers got the audience "reeling". The King School Singers overflowed the stage and the hearts of the audience. The Scottish Pipe Band displayed their talents. The Keith School Folk Dancers performed a traditional dance. Audience participation! One Drum expresses a universal spirit that knows no boundary. Children from Spectrum School sang the Illinois State Song. Children listened as Rockford native Christopher Sims recited his poem, "What's Wrong with Peace?" Children danced. And danced. And so did adults. One Drum performs just before the Peace Birds are released. The Peace Birds are released. They are faster than this photographer!
For more information about One Drum,  visit their website. (Opens a new window.)	Rockford native Christopher Sims.  Visit his website. (Opens a new window.)
May Peace Prevail on Earth

Listen to the spoken prayer in different languages.
Learn more about peace poles.
Learn how peace poles are made.

At Peace Plaza, one world  comes together.
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