Festival of Peace

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Saturday 21st September 2024 11am

Celebrate International Peace Day in Richmond Upon Thames! Wellness Workshops, Live Music, Food & Drinks, Artisan Stallholders, Therapists.

We are partnering with experienced wellness providers and local small businesses to bring you an uplifting day of peace as we raise the vibration of our hearts and minds as a collective on this special day. We will have on offer Wellness Workshops, Live Music, Food & Drinks, ethical artisan Stallholders and Therapists providing individual treatments on the day.

Our schedule of all inclusive free workshops and live music on the main stage includes;

11.00am Sacred Japa Chanting: Chetna Lad of Aatma Holistic will be open the festival with sacred mantras with an intention for peace. Chanting as a collective is incredibly powerful we will be using gongs and other instruments

11.45- Crystal Bowls Sound Bath: Zoe Linden is an experienced sound healer and will be channelling enlightened vocal tones including light language with an intention for peace.

12.30pm Cello by Angel: Heart warming modern classical music by Bulgarian cellist and composer, Angel Tarpov.

1.45pm Inspirational Poetry Readings paired with Live Music by Mo: Evocative poetry from around the world to inspire and uplift our hearts and minds with Mo Nazam on Guitar.

2.30pm Drum Circle for Peace: Shila & Chetna will be leading a drum circle as we collectively raise the vibration for peace and unity.

3.15pm - Kirtan with Flute & Sitar. Authentic Kirtan for peace by Nelpalese duo Si Jan & Shila.

3.45pm -Closing Ceremony

We will be building a “Peace Mandala” throughout the day in the main hall to channel the collective intention for day. Mandalas can be an incredibly transformational and meditative tool.

Our “Prayer Tree” will be available to you to tie ribbons with prayers of peace.

Our Healing Hub will be set up with experienced therapists offering; facials, massages, energy healing, reflexology, kinesiology and more throughout the day.

Festival of Peace
  • family friendly family friendly

About Richmond

Richmond is an affluent residential district bordering the River Thames. Tranquil Kew Gardens attracts botanical enthusiasts and families with its huge Arboretum, 17th-century Kew Palace, and panoramic views from its Treetop Walkway. Herds of deer roam Richmond Park, a popular picnic spot. The Quadrant main street and nearby roads have eclectic shops, casual and upscale dining, and performances at Richmond Theatre.