Celebration 2003

Peace Plaza Celebration

International Day of Peace
Sunday, September 21
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

On September 21, 2003, the Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza celebrated an informal program commemorating the International Day of Peace and celebrating the diversity and cultural heritage of our community.

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.

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Montessori students explain Montessori students explain
their Peace Pole project		 The Keeling and Puri families The Keeling and Puri families
Walsstadttanzer Youth Group Walsstadttanzer Youth Group McNulty Irish Dancers McNulty Irish Dancers
Amici Italian Youth Troupe Amici Italian Youth Troupe Montessori children explain how to make your own Peace Pole Montessori children explain how to
make your own Peace Pole
The Institute for Oneness of Humanity displays their Peace Quilt The Institute for Oneness of Humanity
displays their Peace Quilt.		 Pam Keeling examines the quilt close-up. Pam Keeling examines the quilt close-up.
A close-up of the Peace Quilt. A close-up of the Peace Quilt. Thanks to all the participating groups Thanks to all the
participating groups
Spectators enjoy the show. Spectators enjoy the show. Symbolic release of "peace birds" at the conclusion of the program. Symbolic release of "peace birds" at the conclusion of the program.
   

At Peace Plaza,
One World
Comes Together.

May Peace Prevail on Earth