By DANE LILLINGSTONE
WARWICK’S biennial Peace Festival will get a facelift this year as the Peace Project comes to town.
Run by volunteers and starting in 2005, co-ordinator Ruth Power has placed an emphasis on community building and multi-cultural activities.
“I see a need for peace in all levels of life: personal, local, national, global. Bringing a focus to this and sharing inspiration, understanding, skills and building community can only help,” she said.
This year it has changed from a multi-day program to an ongoing program held over a month.
The festival was created with the aim to promote a culture of peace by providing events that celebrate peace and cultural diversity through community dialogue, cultural and educational activities.
The festivities will kick off at Warwick Twin Cinema on Sunday 9 August at 2.30pm, with the screening of the film Wadjda. Attendees are also invited for afternoon tea and discussion at Char-Bela’s after the movie.
“The aim of the film screenings is to share some quality films which are uplifting, thought provoking and reminders of our shared humanity. They are generally not mainstream films available in Warwick,” Ms Power said.
This year’s Peace Project calendar includes the Family Bush Dance, Bunya Festival and the regular Multicultural Football Carnival.
