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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SATURDAY, 4 DECEMBER 3:00-3:30 P.M. Tai Chi Demonstration Tony Mulligan Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art for youthfulness, health, long life & peace of mind. It is also a form of moving meditation, physical & mental exercise & self-defense. Tai Chi has been known to have certain healing effects on various diseases. It is taught in most schools & hospitals in China. Demonstrations will include Chi Kung Exercises, Short Yang form, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Broadsword, and Push Hands Form. Tony Mulligan started Tai Chi 1979, and now teaches with the International Tai Chi Society; his teacher is Sigung Eddie Jardine. Tony teaches in Cape Town, and he also practises Ryu Kyu Kobujutsua system of armed and unarmed martial art.
THURSDAY, 2 DECEMBER 12:00-12:45 Kwan Seum Bosal - Kido Chanting Heila and Rodney Downey Kido is a form of chanting dating back to ancient China. The combination of a large number of people (30-100), loud chanting, and the use of percussion instruments enables participants to cut off all thinking so that a clear mind can be attained in a very short space of time. A kido needs lots of percussion instruments - a large drum, tambourines, small drums, triangles etc. - So bring your own instrument or your voice. Heila Downey, with her partner Rodney, founder, The Dharma Centre—the only fully fledged Zen Centre in South Africa.
SUNDAY, 5 DECEMBER 3:00-4:30 P.M. Biodanza: The Celebration of Human Encounter Carolina Churba This performance will provide a space in a circle where participants from the different faith communities gathered at the Parliament of the World's Religions could come together to form a living circle. This performance will invite participants to do simple exercises of human encounter, ending in a celebration of life!
1:00-2:00 Sharing Spiritual Traditions From Japan Shinji Shumeikai Shumei Taiko Ensemble The Ensemble will perform traditional selections, using the famous Japanese taiko drums. The performers represent Shinji Shumeikai, a Japanese spiritual organization attending the Parliament with over 150 members! The Shumei Taiko Ensemble performers and staff have performed at the Lincoln Center, the United Nations in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong. Europe, and Japan,
FRIDAY, 3 DECEMBER No Noontime Concert today. Instead, listen and join in as "Cape Talk," Radio 567, broadcasts live from the Parliament
MONDAY, 6 DECEMBER 3:00-3:45 P.M Recitation of Kassidas Kassidas (poems) by the Musical Unit of the Sufi School of the Venerated Master Cheikh Abdoulaye Dieye, accompanied by various musical instruments.
TUESDAY, 7 DECEMBER 3:00-3:30 P.M. Sacred Songs and Chants of the Aumist Religion Christine Amory A series of musical songs and chants inspired by the religious and spiritual traditions of the world. 4:00-4:30 P.M. Sacred Dance Art - Bhangra Dance Performance Itta Ravi Kaur An expression of the spirit within, dance is a physical visible manifestation of all that is divine within us. We, as dancers, use our bodies to speak our own sacred language.
SATURDAY, 4 DECEMBER 12:00 - 12:45 Spiritual Gospel. Afro Gospel, Zulu Dances Lerato's Choir A group of about fifty choir members will be singing gospel music and other African traditional songs. Another group of twenty youths will sing spiritual gospel. Afro gospel and do Zulu dancing Lerato Scherpenhuyzen, African traditional healer and sangoma, is the group's leader. She has been involved with rural communities for many years, running upliftment programmes.
1:00-2:00 Zulu Dance Isandlwana Zulu Dancers A talented group of children from the Isandlwana area will dance in the traditional Zulu style.
NOONTIME CONCERTS
SUNDAY, 5 DECEMBER 12:00-12:45 A Celebration of Gospel Music Angels of God Gospel Choir The Angels of God choir will be singing in Sotho, Xhosa & English
The Technikon Amphitheater 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. daily (2-8 December)
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