Thursday, July 7, 2011

Turkish Mission 6/9/2011

We spent the afternoon sheltered from the torrent of rain enjoying a small, intimate event in the Turkish Mission.  It was the launch of this year’s magazine publication by the World Council of People for the United Nations and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.  Titled “Centerpoint Now,” the magazine highlighted a plethora of work done by people and organizations around the world – all linked together through the idea of breaking down cultural barriers, sharing unique history and connecting the world.  The project was published by two lovely Turkish women, Sheryl and Shemena.  A panel of ambassadors and artists spoke about their contributions and their hopes for the future.  They provided an array of eloquent statements: “the alliance of civilizations was chosen to translate political initiatives in the concrete” (Shemena), It’s an eclectic journal, set up to tear down walls and build bridges, to discover diversity,” “The alliance of civilizations stands in contrast to the idea of a clash of civilizations,” (Dr. Perry), and “It’s a dance between internal forces with external forces.”  It was a presentation of imaginative solutions and impressive insight.

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