Peace Halifax is a day-long festival offered as a gift to the people of Halifax in honour of the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Peace Halifax 2023 was scheduled to take place at the Halifax Central Library from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 16, however due to Hurricane Lee we have decided to postpone Peace Halifax and proceed with an online Concert for Peace. Join us on Saturday, September 16 at 4pm Atlantic time for an online concert in the eye of the storm, featuring acclaimed jazz artist Denzal Sinclaire. Just click the link and join us online!
Peace Halifax was created by Brahma Kumaris Halifax in 2015 and is celebrated on the third Saturday in September at the Halifax Central Library. The event includes a Concert for Peace, featuring incredible artists from around the world.
Interested in learning more about Peace Halifax? Explore an uplifting playlist of videos from Peace Halifax 2020. Enjoy!
| TIMING | PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Peace Tree and Virtuescope | Come visit us in the Halifax Central Library lobby |
| 1:00pm-1:30pm | Peace Halifax Music & Meditation | Celebrate the official opening of Peace Halifax and the United Nations International Day of Peace. |
| 1:30pm-3:30pm | Peace Halifax : The Art of Peace | Visit the BMO Community Room on the 2nd floor for fun art activities for families and teens |
| 1:30pm-3:30pm | Decorate your own peace sticks | Find us at the colouring tables just outside the BMO Community Room |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | Peace in Motion:The Subtle Art of Qi Gong | Explore the subtle art of Qi Gong. No experience needed! |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | The Beauty of Peace:Film Festival | Join us for inspiring short films focused on the beauty of everyday moments and the opportunity they provide to experience and share peace. |
| 2:30pm-3:45pm | Powered by Peace: Practical Stories from everyday life | Peace is not passive. It is an active, empowering opportunity that we can choose even in the most challenging situations. Come here practical stories of peace from people from all walks of life. |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm | Concert for Peace Live at the Halifax Central Library's Paul O'Regan' Hall | Peace Halifax is proud to present acclaimed jazz artist Denzal Sinclaire, spoken word poet Guyleigh Johnson and musician and meditator David Kilowsky from Rajasthan, India. |
PEACE HALIFAX PROGRAM
Stay tuned!
We are watching the evolving situation with COVID-19 closely and will design our Peace Halifax program with public health in mind.