Tribes Of The World Sponsors The Gandhi Tours- Documentary Film "The Gandhi Tour - a Journey 4 Peace" at Cannes Film-Festival 2008, Short Film Corner
Cannes France, May 14-24, 2008 Tribes of the world is association with Music 4 Peace will premiere The Gandhi Tours short film, "The Gandhi Tour - a Journey 4 Peaceâ€, which features the 20 year journey of GT Founder Tobias Huber and his plight to spreading the message of peace by combining a multi- cultural platform and music.
Endorsed by Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the film follow the both the behind the scenes and performances of The Be the Change Tour which is a global music festival with the intentions to spread the philosophy of non-violence and multi-cultural understanding through music, art and media. The tour, which will launch globally in the later part of 2008, and will feature the merger of internationally renowned and local artist and musicians intertwined with cultural acts from around the globe. The main goal of the tour is to spread the message of enlightened human understanding; give humanitarian support to host cities through partnerships with local charitable organizations; and provide a platform for influential speakers to pass on Gandhi's non-violent approach to conflict resolution. The Be the Change tour is produced by the Music 4 Peace in conjunction with the non-profit foundation Tribes of the World.
The Gandhi Tour short film depicts the world music band 1001 ways grass roots journey to bring the message of peace and non-violence to the youth and revive the teaching of great peaces leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and John Lennon. Their journey takes viewers to regions such as the Middle East, Europe, Asia and America. The film also documents historical moments such as the celebration of a 100 years of non-violence, the 30 days of peace and the 60 years of Mahatma Gandhi assassination.
"We still have a long way to go to combat violence in our societies and every effort by every individual goes a long way towards planting the seeds of nonviolence and peace. I would like to congratulate the organizers of this event for their dedication and commitment to peace."
-Arun GandhiTRIBES OF THE WORLD PARTNERS WITH MUSIC 4 PEACE FOR
GANDHI TOUR BENEFIT CONCERT
“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent†– Mahatma Gandhi
In a time where reaching the younger generation and traversing cultural barriers with messages of peace is pivotal, Tribes of the World has joined forces with Music 4 Peace to host The Gandhi Tour Benefit Concert, inspired by the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Taking place on Saturday 12th April 2008 at the historical Kingsley Hall, the concert marks the finale event of the Festival of Nonviolence, which was organised to commemorate the years that have passed since the assassination of two advocates and practitioners of Nonviolence, respectively, 60 years for Mahatma Gandhi and 40 years for Martin Luther King. The principle aim of the festival is to remind Londoners and visitors of the depth and power of Nonviolence and its pervasive power today in solving the major problems of our city and the world at large.
Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate of non-violent resistance and peaceful protest, which ultimately led India to independence from British rule, and consequently inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He was tragically assassinated on 30th January 1948 by a Hindu radical.
The concert also forms a part of The Gandhi Tour’s annual, multi-city global music and art tour, its mission being to create a global cultural platform to spread Mahatma Gandhi’s message of peace through the universal language of music and the arts. The tour and event is endorsed by Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, who continues to eternalise his Grandfathers prolific message of Nonviolence, multicultural understanding and ending global hunger along with world peace.
Michael Johnson, Spiritual Adviser to the UN comments, “Pathways to Peace is honored to support the Gandhi Tour global peace initiative. For many years, we have been developing The Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) as a co-operative Peacebuilding Initiative whose long-term purpose is to unite the strengths of existing organisations and peoples in building a Culture of Peace for succeeding generations. CPI, originated in 1983 by Pathways to Peace, has served as a vehicle for bringing to light the previously unseen and unheard Peacebuilders working towards Peace along diverse pathways. An annual highlight of this Initiative is the International Day of Peace, (Peace Day) celebrated worldwide on 21st September by over 3,000 local/global organisations in over 200 nations. CPI continues to serve as a community of forerunners in the emerging field of Peacebuilding, to give evidence that Peace is a practical reality and necessity in the 21st Century. To us, Gandhi Tour is responding to humanity's urgent cry for peace.â€
In support of The Gandhi Tour and its worthy cause, Arun Gandhi, says "We still have a long way to go to combat violence in our societies and every effort by every individual goes a long way towards planting the seeds of nonviolence and peace. I would like to congratulate the organisers of this event for their dedication and commitment to peace."
Set against the thematic backdrop of “Unity in Diversity", Tribes of the World has brought together a concert that showcases and collaborates an eclectic grouping of Indigenous art and artists on one common platform who will include: 1001 Ways, Bianca Rose, Khaliq, Norma Lewis, Ash King, Kirsty Crawford, David Ferrard, Totemic feat. Djun Djetti, Orchard Rose, Randomites Dancers, MC Xander, Random, Phoenix Rose, Inside Us All and stage circus acts Rainbow Collective and Acro Yoga plus many more.
Keynote speeches will be given by John Rowley, a Trustee of Lord Attenborough’s Gandhi Foundation, Michael Johnson, Spiritual Adviser to the UN and David Baker, Center Manager of Kingsley Hall. One of the highlights is the live performance of the World-Beat band 1001 Ways and there multi-media program, featuring the rare recorded voice and film footage's of Mahatma Gandhi (some was recorded, filmed at Kingsley Hall 1931). Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi’s and his son
Tushar Gandhi, will endorse the event by coordinating a unified pause for peace. The entire event will be streamed over the World Wide Web via SYNCLIVE.COM (www.synclive.com).
The Gandhi Tour Benefit Concert takes place on Saturday 12th April at Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, London E3 3HJ. Tel: 020 891 8409.
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