USA 2 January: Honolulu
At the foot of Diamond Head in Waikiki we held our second event of 2012 - running a 2-mile loop around beautiful Queen Kapiolani Park.
The palm trees were swaying in the gentle breeze which kept the runners cool.
Representatives from more than 35 nations were on hand to share the spirit of Aloha.
Everyone had a chance to hold the torch.
Joanne Tachibana, Director of the United Nations Association of Hawaii helped enormously with the organization of today's event.
Honolulu Mayor Carlisle met the runners and can be seen here holding the torch with Joanne Tachibana.
Mayor Carlisle offered medals to all the children who participated in the run.
Many of the members of the United Nations Association of Hawaii came and participated.
Next we invited everyone to participate in a symbolic "Run around the World" complete with a World Harmony Run passport which you can see Akanda from Mongolia proudly displaying.
We had set up games at each "Continent" and only upon the successful completion of the activity could you get your passport stamped and move on.
Elaine, local Honolulu resident, was one of the most enthusiastic participants.
She was also pretty good at balancing a basket of balls on her head.
Diamond Head sits majestically in the background.
Gudrun of Germany tries her hand at the tennis ball throw.
Krithartha from the Czech Republic stamps a passport.
Basketball throw.
A different take on the baskteball throw.
President Thomas Jefferson quizzes the participants on their knowledge of the founding fathers.
Visiting Asia.
Tasting the medal.
Mayor Carlisle meets Thomas Jefferson.
Testing out frisbee skills.
Getting stamps.
Badminton... well kind of.
Steady.
Pingpong ball throw.
Two new friends.
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*New : Video Message from Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 - 2011) of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): "World Harmony Run 25th Anniversary:Toward 2022 and a Oneness-World" http://youtu.be/GGsXXWWFdGY
Full Text of the 25th annversary message and link to 15 language informal Translations: http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/25or Click on language button for informal translations and link to separate youtube videos wth sub titles in varous languages
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See also:
- 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
Distance: 2 miles
Harmonemail:
You can send a message to the runners or read the messages.
Gallery: See more images!
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