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Press releases Archive |
LAST UPDATE
July 11, 2005
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| April 2, 2003 |
Peace Boat celebrates 20 years of peace-making around the world.
World Peace Now Rally and Peace Parade |
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| Twenty years ago in the midst of Japan's history
textbook revision scandal, a group of frustrated but creative university students decided to sail
to destinations in East Asia on a cruise ship to learn firsthand about the history of the Pacific
War from the perspective of the survivors themselves and to give voice to the testimonials collected
in Japanese society. Little could they imagine that their one-time project would turn into the
international operation that is Peace Boat today. This year marks 20 years of peace-making efforts
and the departure of our 41st educational voyage in June. To celebrate these milestones, we are
inviting past and prospective participants as well as anyone with an interest in our organisation
to join us for a fun weekend retrospective of 20 years' of peace building. |
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Musical
The gala performance
of the onboard musical "A Common Beat" will get the celebratory
show on the road the evening of April 5th. Composed largely of young and vibrant dancers, singers
many of whom had no previous experience, the musical has been an evolving project onboard overfour
voyages. Dealing with themes of peace and cross-cultural understanding and drawing on moves and
melodies from five continents of the world, and spotlighting global music culture, 'A Common
Beat' is to be showcased before 1200 people in a sold-out show this Saturday night in its only
Tokyo performance. Musical enthusiasts from previous Peace Boat voyages are going to spectacular
lengths to make this night unforgettable.
Saturday, April 5th, 7 - 9:30pm, ¥1500 |
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Relay Talk
On Sunday, the mood will turn both serious and
hopeful as 20 former guest speakers on Peace Boat engage in a 'relay-talk'. Sharing their thoughts
on waging peace, both in relation to the current war in Iraq and other social justice issues, it
is sure to be a thought provoking and inspiring event. In addition to Japanese speakers, guests
will join us from Tahiti, USA, Bosnia, El Salvador and other near and far flung places around the
world. English translation will be provided. Don't miss this stimulating and meaningful 'relay
talk'!
Sunday, April 6th, 1 - 3:30pm, ¥1,000 |
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Gala Finale
If you're keen to get a snapshot of all that Peace Boat has done and the people who have been
involved over the last 20 years, all the while enjoying great food and drinks, then you should
come and join us at the Gala Finale. Peace Boat's history in words, pictures, music and comedy
will be narrated by an array of guests, staff and participants. An introduction to current projects
and our hopes for the future will also be on offer. All these items with dinner will make for
a package not to be missed.
Sunday, April 6th, 4:30 - 7:30pm, ¥8,000 |
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World Peace Now Rally and Peace Parade - April 5th,
Yoyogi Park
If you are among the millions of people around the world who think that the current
US-led war Iraq is an unacceptable way to deal with international conflict we ask you to join us
as part of the global peace movement in a parade on the streets of Tokyo on this Saturday, April
5th. Join thousands of other concerned and compassionate people from Japan and other countries
to demonstrate your solidarity in calling for an immediate end of the violence against the Iraqi
people. As the world watches this war unfolding, we are seeing innocent civilian deaths, dislocation,
ecological disaster and human suffering that will continue for years to come. By taking part,
you will add your voice those of governments and global civil society around the globe who are
denouncing war and seeking a solution based on "the force of law" rather than "the
law of force" derived from principles of social justice and respect for human rights and
the environment. Don't just watch the news and read the paper. act on the conviction that what
is happening now is wrong and the belief that we can create a better world. Come out on the streets
and help us to tell the governments of the world to stop the war, now!
Saturday, April 5th, 11am
Peace Rally and music in Yoyogi Park Area B; 1pm Peace March departs Yoyogi Park Keyaki-namiki
walking to Omotesando then returning to Yoyogi. |
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