Team smiling at the start in High Park, despite the rain.

Passerby recognizes us and, coffee in hand, joins the troop.

A unique International High School with students from 22 countries - Africa, Asia, Europe and South America - the Great Lakes College, welcomed the Harmony Run today.

Timing was perfect as they were celebrating International Day. Luckily we could count at least 6 nationalities on the team. You could feel the love of their countries as students recited "harmony" in their own languages. The love for Canada was also very evident Everyone was quick to cheer for the DVD and the song. A real group spirit!

Our thank you to Guidance Counselor Jillian Scout for inviting the Harmony Run.

Say "harmony" in Romanian.

Our man from Vietnam got a great cheer from the Vietnamese contingent.

Can you name the country?

Guidance Counselor Jillian Scout and Economics Teacher Natasha Sawchuk accept certificates of appreciation for their enthusiasm.

Eager to share the torch

Harmony is smiling

The team enjoys yummy gluten-free brunch at The Beet. Only the photographer is temporarily absent from the table.

Video Mesage from Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 - 2011) of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run and a vision for the decade: "Toward a Oneness-World". With FRENCH subtitles.

Full Text of the 25th annversary message and link to 25 language informal Translations: http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/25

• Youtube video on African experience which illustrates IYY slogan "Our Year Our Voice" International Year of Youth - Zambia World Harmony. They surprisingly mention Presidents and UN Secretary-General in a unique way!

• Listen to the World-Harmony-Run song: 2 min version // 6 min

Team Members:
Gautuhalam (Canada), Shivaram (India), Anvita (Germany), Kaushalya (Canada), Karnayati (Great Britain), Mandeep (Vietnam)

Harmonemail:
You can send a message to the runners or read the messages.