Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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199 9 PARLIAMENT O F THE WORLD'S RELIGION S PERFORMANCES
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divine nature of the Earth and finding their personal connection with it. We will sing and dance together using primarily songs from the American and Western European Pagan and earth-spirituality traditions. The simple songs and dances will be taught to all those that attend. No experience is necessary and people of all faiths are invited.
The 1999 Parliament of the World's Religions is not just lectures, workshops, seminars, and dialogues. It's also performances: music, dance, poetry, and dramal
You'll find a tremendous variety of performance offerings taking place in four main venues (in addition to the performances that will enrich each Evening Plenary in the Good Hope Centre):
The Old City Hall will be the principal performance site, with nearly continuous offerings, from 10:00-12:00 noon, and again from 2:00-5:30 p.m., 2-7 December. On the morning of 8 December, City Hall will also host performances, from 10:00-12:00 noon.
The Cape Technikon Amphitheater at the Cape Technikon will host a number of performances each day, with the Noontime Concert Series as the highlight (each day, except Friday, 3 December, from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
The District Six Stage will provide a powerful setting for the a rich variety of performances each day, with a special emphasis on the Afternoon Concerts, beginning at 2:00 daily.
St. Mark's Church on the Technikon campus, will be a particularly lovely venue for a number of performances during the week. Don't miss the opportunity to visit St. Mark's for one or more of the very special performances scheduled here.
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Performance Schedule
The Technikon Amphitheater will host a number of performances (in addition to workshops and other presentations listed in the regular programme schedule). Each day, at various times, performances will take place. Please consult the list below for times and descriptions.
Between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. daily (except Friday, 3 December), the Amphitheater will feature the Noontime Concerts series, with instrumentalists, singers, drummers, dancers, and an exciting range of musical and cultural styles. Technikon Amphitheater Performances
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THURSDAY, 2 DECEMBER 10:00-10:30 A.M.
Celebrate the Spirit of the Earth with Ritual, Dance, and Song Deirdre Pulgram Arthen Participants in this event will create a sacred space together with the intention of opening to the
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Deirdre Pulgram Arthen is Director of EarthSpirit, one of the largest and longest lived Pagan organizations in the USA.
2:00-3:45 P.M.
Circle / Peace Dancing for All Maxine Wood
A group of dancers will encourage delegates to join in simple dances. These are danced holding hands in a line or joined in a circle and celebrate many different cultures & spiritual traditions from around the world. Some are choreographed to traditional music & some to contemporary music. These dances offer the opportunity to heal the planet and ourselves. Maxine Wood has been leading & teaching circle/peace dancing for many years. This group has a regular core group of up to thirty dancers.
FRIDAY, 3 DECEMBER
10:00-11:00 A.M.
The Lighthouse of the Body: Moving Energy for Healing Sarah Pletts
Through indigenous dance, yoga and chi gong, we center, open and strengthen ourselves - mastering the flow of energy through our bodies. We identify and feel basic yin and yang properties as they enter us and clarify our intention. We practice radiance and rest, releasing old patterns such as "defend" and "attack." This is the practice of a living peace. We enjoy serving our highest good. This is a conscious, physical class that renews. Loose, comfortable clothing is good. Sarah Pletts was trained in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo form. She went on to the NY School of Ballet & Merce Cunningham. She holds a BFA from Pratt Institute & performs/teaches worldwide. For three years she's worked as an intuitive practitioner at the University of New England. 11:00-11:15 A.M.
A Song to Bless Jesus
Lesago Mannathoko
Rev. Mannathoko is a Minister and singer from St. Faith's Holy Church in Botswana, and she will sing a devotional song from her tradition.