Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

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

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YOUTH PLENARY
Monday 7 December
7.30 pm -9.00 pm
Be inspired by the work being undertaken by young people around the world as they tackle global issues utilising leadership and creativity. Featuring:
Hugh Evans - Director, Global Poverty Project (Aust.) The Global Poverty Project is a presentation and film that communicates the realities of extreme poverty and what we can do about it which Hugh is taking around the world.
Platform Youth Theatre - extract from 'Faith, Diversity and Difference' (Aust.)
Platform Youth Theatre is a company that works with young people (16-26 years of age) to make theatre - this means young people are involved in all stages of the process, not just as audience members. 'Faith, Diversity and Difference' is the company's major project for 2009.
Presentations and artistic
performances by contemporary local and international artists, organised by the Australian multifaith youth committee.
MELBOURNE PLENARY
Tuesday 8 December
7.30 pm -9.00 pm
'Melbourne - River City - Place of Gathering"
Across the world, water and rivers have played a central role in the practices and beliefs of spiritual and religious communities. The Melbourne Parliament is taking place on the banks of the Yarra River, the traditional home of many Aboriginal people, and the new home of successive waves of migrants and refugees.
The Melbourne Plenary will take us on an inspirational spiritual journey to the Yarra as we explore the experiences and interaction of different communities through music, dance, the visual arts, storytelling and blessings, with a particular focus on the power of water.
Presentations will include Gospel and Ethiopian Orthodox choirs, Indian and Greek dancers, Aboriginal and Jewish storytellers, and a Muslim call to prayer.
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