Peace in the Park 2016 on September 17, 2016 in San Francisco, CA : Peace in the Park
Held on Saturday, September 17th at Golden Gate Park, Peace in the Park festival brings together the San Francisco and surrounding c ommunities for a rejuvenating day of peaceful activities for all ages and backgrounds. The festival was created in response to the growing levels of stress which can manifest in ways that are damaging to our communities. The event will feature world music and visual artists, tai chi, hatha yoga, life-enhancing seminars, kids activities, exhibits by local non-profits, and meditation experiences where individuals can explore a variety of ways to unplug and unwind.
The festival's impact is having a positive effect towards actively contributing to peace and social conscious initiatives in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Since 2013, the festival's attendance has doubled in size each year and has spread to three other cities of New York NY, Oxford UK, Miami FL and Trinidad.
SPEAKERS: Dan Siegel MD, Jim Doty MD, Gopi Kallayil, Sister Denise Lawrence, Diane Tillman, Supervisor London Breed, Indian Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok, Shunya Pratichi Mathur.
MUSICIANS: Freddy Clarke and Wobbly World, Christine Tulis Christine, Marya Stark, and Ron Quesada
YOGA: Darren Main, Gopi Kallayil, Laxman Panthi Laxman, John Rettger. And MaryJo Johnson/John Johnson
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS: Diane Ferlatte, April Deutschle, Heidi Majano & Helene Szabados, Mazin Jamal, Dalai Lama Fellows, and Marcela Sabin
TAICHI: Fern Jeffcoat, Master Cathy Mu, and Master Philip Yang
CHILDREN'S THEATER: Squawkbeak, Lads in Plaid, Bicicletas Por La Paz, Pachas pajamas, and Miguel y Los Buenos
FOOD: Amma's Kitchen, Alicia's Tamales, Underdog Organic, and Charlie's Brownies
--------------------------------------------
FREE EVENT @ The Golden Gate Park Music Concourse (in between the Museums)
Bring the entire family!
www.peaceintheparksf.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/620095384832701/
Press Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/peaceinthepark2016-event/festivalsf-music-yoga/prweb13620243.htm
Edit This Event
WHEN:Saturday September 17th 11:00 AM - ...read more