SPECIAL EVENTS
MINDFUL PEACE WALK: 'PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU' FREE
Sunday 3 August, 9am – 10.15am (starting outside Cornerstone Café at St John’s – venue 127 - and returning by 10.15am in time for the morning service)
At the beginning of the Festival, this silent walking meditation will be led by the Community of Interbeing, who follow the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Before the walk begins there will be a brief introduction to mindful walking as a meditation practice. Accompanied children are welcome.
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BE THE CHANGE … Launch Event - FREE
Sunday 3 August, 6pm - 7pm at St John’s (venue 127)
During the next three weeks we will look at people and movements who have changed the world - or at areas where change is urgently needed. You are invited to join us in our popular launch event featuring words, music and dance – including guests Bishop Gene Robinson, comedian Abie Philbin Bowman (of the sell-out Jesus – The Guantanamo Years and Eco-Friendly Jihad), Cambodian temple dancers and Tanzanian musicians, St John’s Choir, Thai monks … and others.
Followed by informal reception (until 8.30pm) with various festival artists and contributors present. Come mingle and celebrate! ALL WELCOME.
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FAIR TRADE FASHION SHOW - FREE
Sunday 10 August, 1pm at St John's Church (venue 127)
Come for a bit of fair trade fun. Our young volunteers from Africa, Europe and Edinburgh will be modelling a selection of fabulous fair trade clothes followed by short DVDs about Fair Trade produces, sampling of fair trade products and the chance to buy clothes, accessories and jewellery - suitable for all ages.
In association with Charlie Miller Hairdressing and The One World Shop at St John’s www.oneworldshop.co.uk
See also the event DOES FAIR TRADE COST THE EARTH?
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JAM FOR YER PEACE - FREE
Sunday 10 August, 8pm at St John's Church (venue 127)
Another Scotland's for Peace Singing and Stories and Sharing night . Very popular throughout the country. Weel kent peaceniks, poets and singers. Details of speakers and performers from the Peace & Justice Centre www.peaceandjustice.org.uk
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DR BUNHEAD'S WILD WASTE SHOW £6 (£4)
Sunday 17 August, 3.30pm – 4.30pm at St John’s (venue 127)
TV's most extreme scientist (from Brainiac) delivers 100% pure, live, explosive science with an environmental message. Dr Bunhead takes a loud and messy look at waste, poking through the gross, smelly and downright disgusting science lurking in our dustbins and digestive systems to see how we can stop wasting our waste and start making a difference.
This blazing performance features a barrage of spectacular experiments, including the awesome fire-tornado, the Guinness World Record Spud Cannon, spontaneous head combustion and bucket-loads more.
For all budding (and burping) eco-friendly kids 7 and over.
Warning! Contains rude ploppy bits - unsuitable for the polite.
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CLOSING CELEBRATION
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD - FREE
Sunday 24 August, 7.30pm – 9pm at St John’s (venue 127)
At the end of the Festival we bring together - ceilidh style - words, music, dance and story representing our aspirations for the world and our commitment to it.
This closing celebration event will feature comedian Abie Philbin Bowman will perform a sketch on how, as a society, we should respond to the threat of terrorism (with particular reference to Al Qaeda, Guantanamo and to what worked, and didn't, in Northern Ireland) and we are delighted that the Protest-in Harmony Choir and others will provide uplifting song.
Furthermore, we can all participate and witness the World Peace Flag Ceremony; a colourful and meditative ceremony praying for peace in all counties of the world. We are also invited to participate in the Amnesty action for detained Chinese human rights activist Hu Jia and sign the Scottish Covenant for Peace
Our closing messages will include words from Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
