10th Global Youth Peace Fest (GYFP)
The inaugural event will start with Meditation & Yoga for World Peace on September 29, 2015, at Cricket Stadium, Sector 17, Chandigarh. Around 10,000 people are expected to participate.
The GYPF will end with launch of a Global Youth Peace Forum to UNITE young people beyond barriers of race, religion, and nationalities. Overall, GYPF 2015 will provide young people a means to be directly involved with other passionate people from across the globe.
Fest dates: September 29-October 2, 2015
Location: Chandigarh, India
Theme: Volunteering for Peace-cities & Sustainable Habitats
Here’s a video about the youthful energy of the Fest:
Other Peace Fest Highlights
- Participation of 250 youth from across the world
- Involvement of over 10,000 local Volunteers & Peace Club students, who will participate in Global Peace Parade for Sustainable cities & Habitats on October 2, 2015, from Open hand monument to Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
- Leadership summit promoting civic engagement by young people
- Asia-level regional meeting on the Rights & Dignity of Girls & Women
- Music & dance: featuring the top guitarist of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Sinan (asifsinan.com) on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (October 1), at Sector 17 Plaza, Chandigarh
- Presentation of Global Youth ICON Awards to internationally acclaimed young peace leaders
To register, see the GYPF website: www.peacefestindia.in
Connect with the Fest on Facebook and Twitter.
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By: Metta Center
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