GLOBAL IMPACT
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WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL IV A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, DIVERSITY AND UNITY, WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, 2023
The fourth World Culture Festival was held at one of the most historic and iconic venues in the USA, the National Mall in Washington, DC. Going beyond the unity of one country, the Festival stood testament to the unity of a one world family. Beyond race, gender, creed, or even country, it showed a vision of the whole world coming together in harmony. Both on stage and in the audience, one could see that vision come alive in front of one's eyes. Featured speakers included national and international leaders from the USA, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Over 1.1 million people attended the event, featuring 17,000 artists from 182 countries who delivered 50 performances.
Culture builds bridges, culture breaks down walls, culture brings a world together through dialogue and mutual understanding... I commend Gurudev's inspiring vision of unity, diversity, and global citizens. We need more of these very sorts of celebrations... We need more coming together, more peace and meditation, more cooperation, solidarity, and partnership. H.E. BAN KIMOON, 8 th Secretary-General of the United Nations; Chair, World Culture Festival Reception Committee
Gurudev, I am grateful to you for your deep wisdom. Celebrations like today are powerful because they remind us of how essential our connections are to one another. DR. VIVEK MURTHY, Former U.S. Surgeon General
The World Culture Festival is a beautiful way to celebrate life. I have heard Gurudev saying that joy is our very nature. That is very much evident here. MRS. AKIE ABE, Former First Lady of Japan
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