Pacifest 2011 From September 13th to September 21th The Peace Festival team (Maison de l’amitié, MCC Quebec, Centre de formation sociale Marie Gérin Lajoie, Initiatives et changement) is joining forces with the Pacifest (Cercle de paix) to celebrate the International Day of Peace (September 21st) Program Pacifest 2011 (French and English) Philosophy of peace festival A space for pluralism and dialogue Created in 2003 under the joint initiative of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Quebec (*) and the House of Friendship, Peace Festival is a celebration of popular vocation cultural, artistic and spiritual bodies where Peace Hotel, artists musicians and choirs of various faiths can interact with the Montreal public under the banner of Peace. Brief History of the Festival of Peace Montreal The Peace festival was created in the wake of the outbreak of the war against Iraq. Indeed, in the winter of 2003, the image of the city of Montreal was a city of peace when hundreds of thousands of Quebecers of all origins and races together, braved the freezing cold to protest against the impending assault against Iraq. These peace-loving people had wanted to underline their total opposition to This armed attack in strongly condemning. Opposition to the war had mobilized a crowd solidly united, like other peoples in the world, to take position through a popular march but also to make a choice for PEACE. The Festival promoters of peace have discerned in the way of Montreal in February 2003 a action both symbolic and deterrent where demonstrators expressed a desire to embrace a culture of PEACE. A community event in a pluralistic context of collaboration Organized in an Anabaptist perspective (*) of PEACE, the Festival of Peace is a community event unique and widely supported by bodies of Peace Montreal. It's an event you missed spring and authentic celebration peace. An opportunity during which dozens of emerging artists of all musical trends, use their talents to promote peace and to share their passion with the public. After all, the Festival of Peace is a experience of diversity in all its richness, but also a framework for lovers music and artists on stage. A mission to change the look on the difference The Peace festival seeks to promote a culture of peace by working to: · Create a festive atmosphere of the meeting of diversity in all its richness to find joy in living together; · Expose young Quebecois culture of peace; · Discover and promote the emergence of young talent; • Engage Montrealers on the path of peace and promote the principles of justice, equality and solidarity throughout the Greater Montreal; · Promote peaceful coexistence between peoples and cultures established Quebec by establishing bridges between communities to dialogue essential and healthy; · To change the look of the difference in encouraging dialogue intercommunal and interreligious in the acceptance of specific conditions; · Enhance human dignity and celebrate a world of peace, based on relationships of justice, equity and solidarity; · Awareness on the issue of ecology and environment. A particular identity The vision of Peace festival is noble. This view values the human person so that his talent is a simple tool to communicate the message of peace. Moreover, it is a place Opening song at the French and international. In short, the Festival aims to be a peace place of celebration and meeting of the peacemakers from various backgrounds. A motivated youth in downtown Montreal The Peace festival creates an open area that facilitates education for peace through hosting artists, partners and the general public. There is however a particular emphasis on participation of young people by encouraging them to express and share their musical passion on behalf of peace. Various activities The theme of Peace festival includes, among others: · Dinner dialogue on various themes (which dinner was held the day before) · Training workshops and education for peace · Animation groups · Artistic creations and stage performances · An exhibition of works of art · A screening of short films on the theme of peace · An outdoor concert and a free tribute to the young talent emerging · Kiosks presentation Organizations Peace · Public testimony peacemakers Join us on the path of peace Yes, I would walk on the path of peace by working to the next module: Communication and publicity: Recruiting musicians __: __ Security: ____ Organization or maintenance of a thematic workshop: ____ Animation group Children: _____ Restoration: ____Sensibilisation organizations peace ____Prestation Music: ___ :____ Clerk Support technicians € first aid: ___ Other : ____ Peace is a lifestyle ... Have style, choose peace! Notes (*) The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Quebec is a humanitarian aid agency and Development of Community Churches and Mennonite Brethren in Christ. The CMC Quebec mandate is to reflect a presence and a voice true to the values Anabaptist and pacifist in a secular society in search of meaning and destiny. Indeed, Anabaptists are Christians and peacemakers who profess pacifism. Their communities are often called the Churches of Peace. And the prospect Anabaptist Peace consists, among others, in the belief that Christians should not take up arms or serve in the military service. The Anabaptists strongly motivated by love of neighbor and the denial of any personal revenge, resistance to evil by force and great charity (charities and compassion in many areas). Contact Us MCC Québec 1212, rue du Fort Montréal (Québec) H3H 2B3 Phone : 514-278-3008 e-mail : quebec@mennonitecc.ca www.mcc.org