Posted by on Dec 7, 2012

Candle light for Peace & Harmony

Posted by on Jul 22, 2012

Mauritius Delegation

The Mauritian Delegation which will represent Mauritius at International Youth Peace Festival, Chandigarh, India, this September are very enthusiastic and eager to create lifelong relationship from India and around the world. Today India is an emerging giant on the international scene, respected by one and all. India has a special place in the heart of Mauritian people. It’s indeed of much pleasure...

Posted by on Mar 4, 2012

Peace fest team

The IYPF members are working their way towards a peace city through this six day peace festival held in Chandigarh. They believe that the only way there will ever be unity in diversity is through equipping the younger generation with the knowledge of equality, peace and harmony. And for the same, they are paving a way to encourage everyone in joining this exciting venture where an enlightening analysis is...

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012

Representatives

For those tired of simplistic bromides and obfuscating talk about causes of difficulties faced by their countries, this peace festival envisions the various bright possibilities and positive changes that could be brought about. Delegates from more than 20 countries come every year to represent their countries and fight together against the danger of social and cultural extremes. This platform enables them...

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012

Chinese Delegation

Strengthening India-China bilateral ties, leaders of both nations President Hu Jinatao and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh came together to declare 2012 as the year of India-China friendship and cooperation. Agreeing that bilateral relations were witnessing a ’very sound momentum’, both leaders also unveiled initiatives to boost cultural exchanges and overall contacts. As the two largest developing...

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012

Giddha performance

This colorful folk dance of Punjab called Giddha depicts joy and happiness. These young talented ladies show great zeal and enthusiasm with their dance moves. Performing on dhol and captivating rhythmic lyrics, they represent the rich culture of Punjab. Wearing beautiful dresses and head piece decorations, they themselves become a symbol of celebrating life!

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012

American Gandhi

US President Barack Obama may be longing for a dinner date with Mahatma Gandhi, but two of his own countrymen are living shades of the Mahatma’s life, not just in the US but also in India. Mr. Bernie Meyer, 73, and Mr. Donald McAvinchey, 53, have not just adopted the look but also the lifestyle and views of India’s Father of the Nation, whose 140th birth anniversary falls Friday. Roaming bare-chested...

Posted by on Feb 28, 2012

Participants

Can anything be done to combat various forms of social and cultural evils? To answer this question, a number of activities for all the participants are carefully planned – each designed to initiate a new era of peace building. Various social activists are invited to have healthy discussions about current affairs of many countries, seminars are conducted and workshops are held every day to address...