GLOBAL IMPACT
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WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL I THE ART OF LIVING SILVER JUBILEE, BENGALURU, INDIA, 2006
In February 2006, the world witnessed the Art of Living’s very first World Culture Festival (WCF), also known as the Silver Jubilee Celebrations. Borders faded as millions came together from over 150 countries to experience and celebrate Gurudev’s message. From erecting the world’s largest stage of 3.5 acres (until WCF 2016, when the stage was seven acres) to managing the 243 acres of ground at Jakkar airfield, a team of 20,000 volunteers put together a sensational three-day event. International music and dance presentations took place, from countries including Switzerland, Pakistan, many parts of India, the United States, Australia, China, Japan, and elsewhere. 2.5 million people sang along to songs as though it were an intimate gathering.
You have visited so many countries worldwide, but today, the world came to you. MS. RUKINA IRINA MIKHAILOVNA, Deputy of the Moscow City Duma
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