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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PARLIAMENT
PERFORMANCE S
DISTRICT SIX STAGE
Performance Schedule
Each day (2-7 December), the District Six Stage will feature a number of performances (in addition to other presentations and workshops listed in the regular programme schedule.
Each afternoon, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Stage will host a special series performances. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy music and drama in a very beautiful and very special setting.
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THURSDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2:00-4:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, 3 DECEMBER
3:00-5:00 P.M.
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SATURDAY, 4 DECEMBER
10:00-11:00 A.M.
World Peace Prayer Ceremony
Debra Moldow
Pato Banton in Concert Internationally renowned Reggae star Pato Banton is tentatively scheduled to appear, with local Cape Town performers, in concert on the Stage. Excited by the concept of the Parliament. Pato has written a new song in its honor, entitled, "A New Day Dawning."
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED
The World Peace Prayer Ceremony invites people of all faiths and nationalities to say a simple prayer for each country of the world as its flag is raised. The prayer celebrates humanity's oneness through the prayer: "May Peace Prevail on Earth." This ceremony has been presented all over the world in settings of all sizes, including the General Assembly of the UN. A moving, interactive, celebration of the possibilities of peace.
Deborah Moldow is the Director of the World Peace Prayer Society world headquarters in New York City. She represents the Society at the United Nations, where she co-chairs the Values Caucus. She is also an Interfaith Minister, and works with the United Religions Initiative.
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2:00-4:00 P.M.
A Malay Celebration
Oemaniya Qasida
Music from Cape Town's Malay culture recalling the vanished life of District Six.
Oemaniya Qasida is the oldest South African Malay-Arabic band, led by Salie Jacobs.
4:00-4:30 P.M.
Dances from the Groover Girls
A program of dances from a multi-talented group of young women, expressing the realities, hopes, and dreams of their lives in the new South Africa.
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WASONG
SUNDAY, 5 DECEMBER
2:00-2:45 P.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
Unity in Action
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Brass Ensemble
Themba Music Project
Exciting young performers in a brass ensemble, with marimba and traditional dancing.
RELIGIONS
Igzhaiber
Members of two South African Rastafarian groups join in this offering of songs of praise and glory in the spirit of the Parliament.
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MONDAY, 6 DECEMBER
2:00-5:00 P.M.
The Next Generation Honors District Six
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TUESDAY, 7 DECEMBER
11:00-11:45 A.M.
This afternoon, join hundreds of young people from all over the world-youth representatives at the Parliament of the World's Religions as they gather in a moving ceremony of honoring and healing in District Six.
2:00-2:45 P.M.
St. Louis Steelband
Messages to the World-"Tis of Thee I Sing"-Canto 14 Diana Marto
An outdoors sacred ceremony in honor of Mother Earth and this moment in her story. Dance as prayer, sacred instruments, and audience participation with the singing or toning of their " messages to the world" are the components for this ceremony. Visual and performance artist Diana Marto has presented her Canto series, her epic spirit play with paper and dance since 1982. Her work has been experienced in South East Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Her work describes the sacred teachings she receives from the earth.
David Wickham, Director
A performance by the St. Louis Primary School (Langa) Steelband of Caribbean and African Songs on the steel pan. This experienced band has 15 members and performs festive and celebratory music.
3:00-3:45 P.M.
The Sounds of Burundi Drums
Burundian Drum Team
Energetic drum and dance performance. Performers will be joined by Gavin Coppenhall, Cape Town musician and academic specializing in African spiritual traditions.
The team is made up of traditional drummers and dancers from Burundi, twelve in total, refugees living in Cape Town.