Homagni from Australia carries the torch into Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. If you are wondering why the air is so smoky, it is because of a massive forest fire in the nearby Gila National Forest.

Too slow, Homagni!

Daulot shares a contemplative moment with the torch

The runners were greeted at the Santa Fe Children's Museum by a diverse group which included members of the local Tibetan community.

Joining in for a moment of peace

Some of the locals accompanied us for part of our run

But first, it was time to get creative with bubbles inside the children's museum

After the running there was a little bit of time to explore Santa Fe's incredibly unique downtown area, including its art museum displaying everything from ancient Native American carvings to concave light displays

Santa Fe's tradition of adobe style architecture dates back to the early Spanish colonisers of New Mexico, with a blend of Pueblo influence. This style gives the city an 'earthy' look.

We encountered some incredible generosity in Santa Fe. Life Vessel, a healing centre in Santa Fe, kindly treated two of our runners who were experiencing some aches and pains

Jo Ann (left) and Jennifer from Wholefoods Santa Fe deserves a round of applause for treating our team to a healthy lunch 

Thanks Comfort Inn, Santa Fe for so generously hosting members of our team

Video Message from Dr. 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".

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

See start of the International 25th Anniversary Celebration across from the United Nations at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York.

On 27th April 2012. in many cities around the world, special events marked the WHR 25th Anniversary

View some early highlights. The United Nations had proclaimed 1986 the International Year of Peace, and Sri Chinmoy wanted to offer a heartfelt and sincere expression of peace on a global scale. The opening ceremony, broadcast live on NBC-TV's The Today Show.. On April 27, 1987, five minutes of global television time was dedicated for the inaugural Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run with strong support from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the UN Secretary-General, celebrities Carl Lewis, Clarence Clemons and Narada Michael Walden, and thousands...Also includes Clips from Philippines; Sahara Desert, Morocco; Botswana; Scotland, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Ukraine, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Great Britain, Colombia, Bahamas, Hungary, Spain, Mongolia, Czech Republic, Portugal, USA

– Tom McGuire

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