UN International Day of Peace

A celebration of peace around the world.

© Paula Kirman

Oct 1, 2007

September 21 was the UN International Day of Peace, a day celebrated by countries around the world. Here is a look at one celebration, in Edmonton, Alberta.


There was a City proclamation issued and flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. As well, the Edmonton Small Press Association planted Pinwheels for Peace as an art installation on the grounds of City Hall.

Photos (30 images):

RaiseMyVoice.com

Flickr

Videos:

Pinwheels for Peace (2:56)

City Proclamation (1:58)

Flag Raising (0:38)

Project Ploughshares (5:14)

Raging Grannies (2:20)

Women in Black (2:29)

Speaker from El Salvador (4:46)

Minister from Garneau United (3:35)

Speaker from Eritrea (5:01)

Unitarian Speaker (2:01)


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