GLOBAL IMPACT
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WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL II CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE ART OF LIVING, BERLIN, GERMANY, 2011
In July 2011, Berlin's historic Olympiastadion was transformed into a spectacular melting pot of nations as the Art of Living celebrated its 30th anniversary with the World Culture Festival, drawing more than 70,000 visitors from 151 countries to this venue steeped in profound historical significance. The choice of the Olympiastadion was particularly symbolic - this was the same stadium that witnessed a historic moment of reunification when, following the demolition of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, spectators gathered for a spontaneous friendly match representing the healing of a divided city. Gurudev specifically chose Berlin making it the perfect location for a festival celebrating unity in diversity. The highlight was a mass peace meditation where 70,000 people meditated together, with millions more joining simultaneously in cities, stadiums and homes around the world, creating an unprecedented global moment of unity.
I congratulate Gurudev and express my gratitude and respect for the immense contribution of the Art of Living to global peace. In the world in which we are so connected due to modern technology and global economy and which is so aected by conflict, stress, and frustration, the Art of Living is the way to harmony. PROF. RUUD LUBBERS, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands This is not the first time that the Art of Living will organize such an event but it will be the first time in Europe - and there couldn't be a better place than Berlin! The idea is to show that culture is a way of life for all of us. It will be an event full of fun, seriousness and ideas and I am looking forward to being a part of it. ERIKA MANN, Former Member of the European Parliament
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