Peace Day, why is it celebrated on 30 January?
Since 1965, every 30 January has been the date chosen
to commemorate the death of Mahatma Gandhi, India's pacifist and spiritual
leader who defended non-violence and resistance to the injustice to which his
people were subjected. In 1948, he was shot dead by a Hindu fundamentalist.
The idea came from the Spanish professor Llorenç
Vidal, who wanted to promote education in and for tolerance on a day like today
under the slogan "Universal Love, Non-Violence and Peace". This
Saturday, 57 years later, schools and educational centres are once again
becoming instruments of peace and understanding between people regardless of
their race, education, culture or religion.
- What can we do for Peace?
Educate for peace.
Respect life.
Reject violence.
Share with others.
Listen to understand.
Preserve the planet.
Rediscover solidarity.
Light a Candle for Peace
Light a
Candle for Love
Light a Candle
that shines all away around the World
Light a Candle
for me
Light a Candle
for you
That our wish
for world peace will one day come true
Sing Peace around the world
Peace is a
journey of a thousand miles, you must go step by step
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