{"id":28217,"date":"2016-02-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gurudev.artofliving.org\/work\/uncategorized\/world-culture-festival-pr-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-02-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T18:30:00","slug":"world-culture-festival-pr-2016","status":"publish","type":"work","link":"https:\/\/gurudev.artofliving.org\/de\/work\/culture-celebration\/world-culture-festival-pr-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"World Culture Festival – Celebration of Diversity and Uniqueness"},"content":{"rendered":"

The World Culture Festival will demonstrate the power of peace by bringing together 3.5 million people from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3-day mega cultural event (March 11-13, 2016) celebrates Art of Living\u2019s 35 years of service to humanity, spirituality and human values.<\/em><\/p>\n

Global cultures, music and the arts to share a common platform on world\u2019s largest stage set-up over an area of 7 acres.<\/em><\/p>\n

February 11, 2016<\/em>
\nNew Delhi, India<\/em><\/h6>\n

The Art of Living<\/a>\u00a0today officially announced the details of the upcoming World Culture Festival 2016<\/a>. Spreading the message of\u00a0\u2018Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam\u2019 \u2013 One World Family, the World Culture Festival 2016 is a celebration of The Art of Living\u2019s 35 years of service to humanity, spirituality and human values to over 370 million people across 155 countries. The festival emphasizes co-existence and celebrates diversity by bringing together the power of 3.5 million people on a common platform.<\/p>\n

To be held from\u00a0March 11-13\u00a0in New Delhi,\u00a0the venue for the festival will cover an\u00a0area of 1000 acres\u00a0and will witness the world\u2019s largest\u00a0stage set-up spread over an area of 7 acres. Over\u00a025,000 artists\u00a0are expected to perform at the festival which includes\u00a08,000 musicians playing 40 instruments\u00a0in a Musical Symphony,\u00a0650 drummers from South Africa\u00a0and several\u00a0tribal artists from Indian states\u00a0such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Sikkim and others.<\/p>\n

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art of Living, said, \u201cWith the World Culture Festival, we hope to foster deeper understanding between people of different faiths, nationalities and backgrounds. By showcasing rich cultural traditions of dance, music and art from around the world as well as Yoga, this festival will be a unique platform for spiritual and religious gurus, politicians, peacemakers and artists to spread the message of global peace and harmony in diversity\u201d.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the World Culture Organizing Committee and VVKI trust, Commodore Sarvotham Rao, said,\u00a0\u201cThe World Culture Festival will be a one-of-its-kind experience which will have a majestic gathering of 3.5 million people where everyone will unite as one big family. The festival aims to bring to the forefront age-old values and traditions that are today, fast disappearing. The ancient heritage of Yoga and Ayurveda will play a central role\u00a0in the festival through performances, information booths and join in sessions\u201d.<\/p>\n

A very special highlight of the festival will be a \u2018Peace meditation\u2019 led by Gurudev which will be held on all three days of the festival, for the millions in attendance.<\/p>\n