The Culture Festival, a global event series organised by the Art of Living Foundation, has been confirmed to hold in Lagos from 19 – 21 August 2022.
Themed “Vibrant Africa: The Rising Rhythm”, the Festival
aims to build a compassionate and harmonious society by bringing the people of
the world together in celebration. Through song, dance, meditation, and
dialogue, attendees will share and explore their rich cultural diversity, while
honouring the underlying spirit that connects us all as one global family.
Highlighting the essence of this year’s theme, the founder
of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev
Sri Sri Ravishankar, said, “Today in the world, where there is so much
polarity, it is time to unite everybody. We know sports can unite.
We know the economy can unite – as when it comes to
business, everyone forgets their nationality and culture. Faith also unites,
while the first and perhaps most important, is culture. Dance and music can
also foster unity and that’s what the Culture Festival 2022 seeks to
achieve.”
“The Festival will be like an Olympics for artists; an
Olympics for culture. Without music and dance, life at times could feel so dry.
If we all work harmoniously, we can envisage a better world for the coming
generation and live like we are all one family,” Gurudev concluded.
Set to be hosted at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, the
Festival will also mark the 40th anniversary of the Art of Living Foundation.
The Foundation is the world’s largest educational and humanitarian
organisation, with the single motive to create a stress-free and violence-free
society through fostering individual well-being and societal development.
Leveraging local initiatives like ‘I Meditate Africa’ and
‘Voice of Africa’, Art of Living has reached over 2.3 million Africans and
united 22 African countries through peace campaigns.
The Foundation has been teaching Happiness and Youth
Leadership Training Programs in Nigeria for more than 10 years, and has
impacted thousands of people in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja,
Enugu and Delta States. In partnership with the University of Lagos, the
Foundation launched the Drug Free Nigeria campaign to create awareness about
drug abuse and addiction among youths.
Past editions of the Culture Festival have brought
presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, dignitaries, spiritual leaders, social
activists, artists, and people of all races, religions, and political stances
together in the spirit of global unity and vibrant celebration.
Admission to the Festival is by registration, and interested
attendees are encouraged to visit
www.artofliving.ng.
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