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Culture of Peace: An Evening of Poetry, Cultural Expression, Documentary, and Dialogue for Peace - 5:30 pm, 23 September, London UPF - UK HQAbout this Event
Culture of Peace
An Evening of Poetry, Cultural Expression, Documentary, and Dialogue for Peace
Hosted by International Association of Art and Culture for Peace (IAACP UK)
Dr Sangita Swechcha — Chair, IAACP UK
Universal Peace Federation UK HQ, 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA
Commemorating the International Day of Peace
Programme:
5:30–6:00 pm | Arrival, Networking & Refreshments
6:00–6:30 pm | Opening Session
6:00–6:05 pm — Welcome Address
Robin Marsh — Secretary General, UPF–UK
6:05–6:10 pm — UPF Activities and Peacebuilding Work
Eva Chan — Director, UPF–UK
6:10–6:20 pm — UPF UK Introductory Documentary
6:20–6:30 pm — Culture of Peace: Introduction and Reflections
Dr Sangita Swechcha — Chair, IAACP UK
6:30–6:50 pm | Poetry & Voices for Peace
6:30–6:40 pm — “Lost Souls: Words That Build Bridges”
Hannah Stanislaus, CF FRSA
Poet, Writer and Founder of Lost Souls
6:40–6:50 pm — “Poetry Beyond Borders: Voices for Peace and Humanity”
Nirvik Jung Rayamajhi
Poet and Writer
6:50–7:05 pm | Cultural Presentation: Kumari
“Kumari: Living Heritage, Culture and Tradition”
Sushil Prajapati
President, Pasa Puchah Guthi UK
7:05–7:20 pm | Documentary Presentation
“Stories That Inspire Understanding”
Diyodi Devinda Menon
Filmmaker, Visual Storyteller and Creative Producer
7:20–7:30 pm | London Writing: Stories That Connect Us
Dr Sara Kapadia
Writer and Founder of Plot Potatoes
7:30–7:45 pm | Inspirational Talk
“Today I Am Alive: From Adversity to Empowerment”
Margaret Aberdeen
Award-winning Speaker, Author, Self-Relationship Coach and Poet
7:45–8:00 pm | Reflections & Voices for Peace
“What Does a Culture of Peace Mean to Us?”
Moderated by Dr Sangita Swechcha
A collective reflection featuring Hannah Stanislaus, Nirvik Jung Rayamajhi, Sushil Prajapati, Diyodi Devinda Menon, Dr Sara Kapadia and Margaret Aberdeen, exploring how creativity, culture, storytelling and human connection can contribute to peace and understanding.
8:00–8:10 pm | Special Address
“The Role of Media and Culture in Promoting Peace and Global Understanding”
Ian Pelham Turner
International TV Broadcaster & UPF UK Patron
8:10–8:20 pm | Closing Reflections
“Our Shared Responsibility for Peace”
Reflections bringing together the evening’s themes of words, culture, stories, resilience, understanding and peace, with acknowledgements of speakers, contributors, partners and guests.
8:20–8:30 pm | Media, Photographs & Networking
Press interactions, photographs, media interviews and informal engagement with speakers, contributors and guests.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Universal Peace Federation UK, HQ, 43 Lancaster Gate,, London, United Kingdom
Tickets
GBP 11.55
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