GOETHE-ZENTRUM NICOSIA<\/p>\n
German Cultural Centre<\/p>\n
PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n
GOGANESHAGO<\/p>\n
Elephants for Peace<\/p>\n
The inhabitants of this planet\u00a0 are at the centre of\u00a0 a socio-economic and environmental crisis which menaces the entire\u00a0 globe. It seems mankind has\u00a0 not yet found the tools to create stable and peaceful living conditions for its species. German artist and art historian Rose Marie Gnausch initiated a civic art\u00a0 and peace movement GOGANESHAGO which leads to a series of questions: What society do we want to build for our children? Will we create a home for a multicultural society where every creed and colour is welcome? Will we take upon us the hard work to create bridges across divides? By \u00a0launching an appeal to artists and non-artists worldwide to express their wish for peace and harmonious co-existence Rose Marie Gnausch wants to give an answer. The symbol chosen for this wish is the elephant, standing for great wisdom, harmony and the strength to overcome\u00a0 obstacles in Indian mythology.<\/p>\n
The response to this appeal has been overwhelming: Individuals and artists from \u00a0all over the world have made their wish for peace on\u00a0 the planet\u00a0 and in Cyprus visible by creating art objects, paintings or sculptures, which will be exhibited in a joyful street exhibition in Ledra Street on\u00a0 Europe Day, 9 May 2009,on both sides of the divide. The Mayor of Nicosia, Mrs. Eleni Mavrou, will open the exhibition at 11.00 a.m. near the Checkpoint with a rich programme: Drummers of the bi-communal band DRUMINSPIRE will create the musical background, whereas poets Neshe Yashin and Ellie Paeonidou will recite poems. ARTOS Kids University will contribute a performance and a group of singers will perform peace songs. Balloons\u00a0 are to \u00a0spread the message in the air.<\/p>\n
Artists and non \u2013 artists, adults and children from Germany, Austria, Luxemburg, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Korea,\u00a0 Poland, Great Britain, Italy\u00a0 and, above all, from Cyprus are taking part: Schools, kindergardens, clinics and churches are sending their works. It should be mentioned that the Catholic Church is organizing a workshop for this project in front of Trier Cathedral.( Trier was Emperor Constantine the Great\u2019s first residence from where he christianized Europe.) The Ministry of Education and Culture of Luxemburg\u00a0 is sending Nicos Hienckes\u00a0 to participate, the Austrian Embassy is sponsoring the balloon and button\u00a0 initiative of Austrian artists. Greek and Turkish Cypriot artists and students are creating their symbol of\u00a0 strength and wisdom. The House of Europe under the direction of Mary Pyrgou made a beautiful 11m banner for the exhibition during a workshop with children and art students. Numerous members of EKATE\u00a0 are sending in their art works<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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