Participants in the Youth Making a Difference seminar (U.S. Presbyterian and Israeli Arab and Israeli Jewish youth) were invited to identify ways to celebrate the International Day of Peace. They came up with some very creative ideas. One group suggested that the day include a solar eclipse so that fireworks could be seen all day long. Check out the videos of their reports:
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Here’s a summary:
Concerts
Music
Communities joining together
Share messages of peace through:
Email
Twitter
My Space
Facebook
Other electronic communications
Fireworks
Ice cream
Hugs
Opening the borders
Community service
Actions
Giving
Protesting war
Caring for creation
Party
Festival
No school
Reaching out to those with whom you disagree
Make friends with (or at least talk to) someone you don’t know
Cross lines to make friends and have conversations
Flash mob for peace
Bake sale to raise money for UNICEF or other good cause
Dance for peace
Group sports events
Jogging
Sailing
Soccer
Share songs and music
Create or join a Facebook page
Apologize to someone you have hurt
Interfaith events
Religious leaders of different faiths speak to people of other faiths
Hold events for young children
Write poems together
Create pictures and other art
Use photography to tell stories of peace
Use a variety of talents to tell stories of peace