Peace Day Hawai‘i 2016
Saturday, September 24, 2016
United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence
UH-CTAHR Urban Garden Center
955 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City, O‘ahu
9am-2pm
In 2007, Act 345 was voted into law as Act 23, declaring:
September 21st of each year shall be known and recognized as “Peace Day” to promote peace programs, improve international relations, and increase educational awareness of peace.
Hawai‘i thus became the first state in the United States to join more than 200 countries in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence. Each year since then, volunteers from community groups, professional organizations, educational institutions, artists, musicians and government service representatives have united to show solidarity towards attaining peace throughout our lives and the world on this and everyday. (See “Peace One Day” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykb5t8kviUw)
This year, Peace Day Hawai‘i will be held on Saturday, September 24, 9am-2pm on the beautiful grounds of the Urban Garden Center (UGC) in Pearl City, O‘ahu. Throughout the day, participants will find time to leisurely explore the many gardens of the UGC; learn ways to live a healthy, happy and peace-filled life; discover ways to make a difference for peace through the exhibits, workshops, presentations of various peace and sustainability organizations; and enjoy the music and dance of our community.
A short program will invite participants to learn more about Peace Day Hawai‘i and honor this year’s Distinguished Peacemaker Awardee. Our guest speaker this year is Paul Chappell, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Peace Leadership Director, who will also give a special 1-day peace leadership workshop on September 25th .
This year our theme is “Partners for Peace.” This day allows for networking with those who promote cultivating peace within, peace in relation with others (& all species), peace by sustaining the environment (natural and man-made), peace with all cultures (unity in diversity), and peace in spirituality (beliefs and values). We invite you to partner with us to share your gift of Aloha in creating a culture of peace in Hawai‘i and nurturing our keiki to become future peacemakers for a safer more peaceful world!
At this time, we would like to welcome your participation in this event. This involvement can take the form of exhibits, performances, logistical support, family peace activities, educational materials reflecting your organization’s service to the public, etc. that revolve around the theme. Please contact us for submissions to volunteer, reserve a space or perform beginning in May, 2016.
*As a non-profit group, we operate through tax-deductible in-kind donations and volunteer participation. We accept tax-deductible monetary donations that go to support the basic costs of putting on the event (e.g. food/water for volunteers, materials/equipment rental, etc.) Send to University of Hawai‘i Foundation, P.O. Box 11270, Honolulu, HI 96828 payable to “University of Hawai‘i Foundation – Peace Day”. For more information about how you can participate or advertise your organization, contact the Planning Committee at (peacedayhawaii2016@gmail.com).
