The 2012 Australian leg of the World Harmony Run kicked off with a great ceremony at Rundle Mall today.

Angela Harnett played the flute beautifully.

‘Uncle’ Lewis O’Brien gave the Welcome to Country.

The torch and the team arrived.

‘Uncle’ Lewis received the torch.

Lord Mayor of Adelaide Stephen Yarwood spoke most eloquently about the importance of peace.

Star of the Sea Primary performed the World Harmony Run Song with tremendous enthusiasm and vibrancy.

Laura Pedron, conductor of Star of the Sea Primary Choir, received an award on behalf of the Choir.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Harmony Run, 25 white doves were released by children from 25 different nations.

We were especially honoured to have visitors from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sponsored by Australia Hope Inernational.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and for all the heartfelt support to runners as they embark upon their 900km journey to Melbourne.

Video Message from Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 - 2011) of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run and a vision for the decade: "Toward a Oneness-World".

Full Text of the 25th annversary message and link to 25 language informal Translations: http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/25

• Youtube video on African experience which illustrates IYY slogan "Our Year Our Voice" International Year of Youth - Zambia World Harmony. They surprisingly mention Presidents and UN Secretary-General in a unique way!

• Listen to the World-Harmony-Run song: 2 min version // 6 min

– Rathin Boulton

Team Members:
Rathin Boulton (Australia), Abhinandan Willis (Australia), Prabuddha Nicol (Australia), Anubha Baird (Australia), Prabhata Schrader (Germany), Adhiratha Keefe (USA), Ashadeep Volkhardt (Australia), Hastakamala Diaz (Australia), Preetidutta Thorpe (New Zealand)

Harmonemail:
You can send a message to the runners or read the messages.

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