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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1 9 9 9 PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS PERFORMANCES
3:00-3:50 P.M. Biblical Cultural Renaissance Andrew Komane, Director This play, including music, dance, and sketches, draws parallels between the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and the lives of post-apartheid South Africans. Andrew Komane is Pastor, Zion Christian Church, Brits, Northern Province.
This dramatic presentation was created from the auspicious experiences of the Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage, a twelve month journey retracing the route of the transatlantic slave trade. Through music, dance, and drarna, we will tell stories of struggle and liberation that will transport us through time and memory to a place of truth and hope. Ingrid Askew is Coordinating Director for The Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage as well as an actress, stage director and cultural activist, whose work has spanned 18 years in the New England area. Ms. Askew is one of two founders of the Interfaith Pilgrimage along with Sister Clare Carter of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist order.
4:00-5:00 P.M. Becoming Human Rev. Bob Commin, Director This poetic performance is rooted in the Christian Eucharist. Performed by seven people, this performance is both entertaining and serious. This performance also uses rituals to explore political and human transformation,
11:00-11:45 A.M. Songs and Dances Broadminders Through song and rhythmic movement, the Broadminders portray the negative side of child, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, crime, gangsterism and the positive side of peace and working together in our country and encouraging our youth to be role models.
MONDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2:00-3:00 P.M. Indian Classical Music by South African Artists Poobhalan Pillay, Director The spectrum of Indian music from the North and the South of India is performed. The object is to show the talent that exists outside of India in this field. Indians in South Africa have not lost their cultural heritage despite being out of the motherland for many years. Each item presented is preceded by a brief explanation Prof. Poobhalan Pillay is a Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Durban-Westville. His association with the Divine Life Society stretches back to 1982. where he is an organiser for the Divine Life Society's monthly Yoga Camp. He has also been the Society's past Chairman.
2:00-2:45 P.M. The Black Experience- A Cry for World Peace Ladjamaya Green Mahoney A collage of poetry, prose, drama and song which depicts the African American experience, beginning with slavery. It is an experiential happening that solicits audience participation and emphasizes the need for racial unity as a prerequisite to world peace. Ladjamaya Green Mahoney is a creative actress, director, and vocalist who performs intricately woven, artistic presentations which speak to and from the heart. Audiences, young and old, throughout the United States, and in Canada, Trinidad, Tobago, the former Soviet Union, and Beijing have enjoyed the warmth, joy, intensity, and involvement of her presentations of rich imagery and powerful emotions.
3:00-3:45 P.M. Celebrating Life and Its Possibilities Lucy Norton, Teacher Twenty-four pupils from Michael Oak Waldorf School (age 11 - 12 years) present three items from their eurythmy curriculum: Evoe (ancient Greek Greeting). Alla Menuetto (by E. Grieg), and Prayer of St. Francis and Ballade by F. Chopin. Lucy Norton is an experienced teacher and accompanist who holds music qualifications from UCT, Trinity College, London and the ABRSM. She is a part-time accompanist at Michael Oak School 4:00-4:30 P.M. Satsang Devotional Singing Art of Living Foundation Devotional singing is an ancient healing art wherein high frequency vibrations elevate our consciousness. Praising and celebrating the divine glorifies our true inner self and nature. This devotional singing extends universal love and joy to all beings.
10:00-12:00 NOON Sufi Service of Universal Worship Latiefa Grotepass This presentation will allow participants to observe the Universal Worship Service of the Sufi Movement of South Africa. The service begins with the lighting of a candle to represent the creator. Thereafter one candle each is lit for the Hindu, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jewish and Islamic religions. Finally, the 7th candle is lit symbolically representing all others. After the lighting of the candles, a brief Scripture selections will be read from each of the above mentioned religions. This reading will be followed by a Sermon and blessing delivered by South African Sufi, Dr. Latiefa Grotepass. Dr. Latiefa Grotepass is the National Representative of Sufi Movement in South Africa. She is also a Medical Doctor, Homeopath and Spiritual Leader.
TUESDAY, 7 DECEMBER 10:00-10:45 A.M. Passages Ingrid Askew
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