The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre is taking the lead in hosting the Peace Day celebrations throughout the Cayman Islands, including scheduling a public gathering and observance at Cayman’s Peace Pole at Dart Park on Friday evening.
For the first time, the territory will join millions of people around the world to celebrate International Peace Day on 21 September – a day when people resolve to put their differences aside and promote peace, particularly in countries that have known war, civil conflicts, social strife and political upheaval.
As part of the Peace Day activities, a ceremony will be held at Dart Park in Grand Cayman – home of Cayman’s Peace Pole – at 6pm on Friday, 21 September. Schools and community organisations will showcase artistic representations of peace through dance, art and music.
A local video titled “Peace Begins with Me” will also be debuted at the event. This is a humorous and educational film that aims to spark a conversation about ways the Cayman Islands can explore peace and nonviolence. All are invited to attend.
“Fellow citizens and residents, let us all use this day to commit to making peace not just a priority, but a passion,” said Cayman Islands Cabinet Minister Mike Adam. “Let us pledge to do more wherever we are, in whatever way we can, to make this day and every day, a day of peace.”
Miriam Foster, programme coordinator at the Family Resource Centre, said, “I am delighted that different leading organisations are all united to bring people together on this special day. Through this cohesive effort to arrange a great line up of activities, it is a clear demonstration of just how important peace is for all of us to do our work and achieve our goals.”
Director of Counselling Services Judith Seymour added, “The impact of this day cannot be underestimated. Together we can decrease the level of violence, raise awareness about alternative ways of dealing with violence and save lives here in Cayman and around the world.”
Individuals, families and organisations are also encouraged to join the Peace Maker Pledge as a way to promote peace throughout the Cayman Islands. With this pledge, persons are welcomed to submit a photo which will be included in a slideshow to be displayed during the event.
For more information on Peace Day, to make a pledge or participate at the event, contact the Family Resource Centre at 949-0006.
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I will be signing the Peace Pledge me and the rest of my fellow Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club Of Grand Cayman. This is a Great Initiative everyday should be Peace Day.
Peace cannot be kept by Force it can only be achieved by Understanding – Albert Einstein