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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
UK quad poster
Directed by
Terry Gilliam
Terry Jones[n 1]
Produced by
Mark Forstater
Michael White
Written by
Monty Python
Starring
Graham Chapman
John Cleese
Terry Gilliam
Eric Idle
Terry Jones
Michael Palin
Music by
Dewolfe
Songs:
Neil Innes
Cinematography
Terry Bedford
Edited by
John Hackney
Production
companies
Python (Monty) Pictures
Michael White Productions
National Film Trustee Company
Distributed by
EMI Films
Release date
3 April 1975 (1975-04-03) (United Kingdom[1])
27 April 1975 (1975-04-27) (United States)
[2]
Running time
92 minutes[3]
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Budget
$400,000[4]
Box office
$5 million[4]
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British slapstick comedy film concerning the Arthurian legend, written and performed by the Monty Python comedy group (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin), and directed by Gilliam and Jones.[n 1] It was conceived during the hiatus between the third and fourth series of their BBC television series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
In contrast to the group's first film, And Now for Something Completely Different, a compilation of sketches from the first two television series, Holy Grail draws on new material. It parodies the legend of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Idle used the film as the basis for the musical Spamalot 30 years later.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail grossed more than any British film exhibited in the US in 1975. The film received a 97% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[6] In the US, the film was selected as the second best comedy of all time in the ABC special Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time; in the UK, readers of Total Film magazine ranked the film the fifth greatest comedy film of all time, and a similar poll of Channel 4 viewers placed the film sixth (2000).[7]
Contents
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1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Production
3.1 Development
3.2 Filming
4 Soundtrack
5 Release
5.1 Home media
6 Reaction and legacy
7 See also
8 Notes
9 References
9.1 Bibliography
10 External links
Plot[edit]
In 932 AD, King Arthur and his squire, Patsy, travel throughout Britain searching for men to join the Knights of the Round Table. In Arthur's travels, he recruits Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Pure, and Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot, along with their squires and Robin's troubadours. Arthur leads the men to Camelot, but decides it is "a silly place" and sets off elsewhere. As they turn away, God speaks to them and gives Arthur the task to find the Holy Grail.
Arthur and his men search the land for clues to the Grail. They come to a castle occupied by French soldiers who claim to have the Grail but otherwise insult the Englishmen. Arthur and his men come up with a plan to sneak in using a Trojan Rabbit, but they completely mishandle its execution and are forced away. Arthur decides that the knights should go their separate ways to search for clues to the Grail's location. A modern-day historian being filmed for a documentary and describing the Arthurian legends is abruptly killed by a knight on horseback, triggering a police investigation.
On the knights travels, Arthur and Bedevere attempt to satisfy the strange requests of the dreaded Knights Who Say Ni. Sir Robin avoids a fight with the Three-headed Giant by running away while the heads are arguing. Sir Galahad is led by a grail-shaped beacon to Castle Anthrax, populated by women, but to Galahad's chagrin, he is "rescued" by Lancelot. Sir Lancelot, after finding a note from Swamp Castle believed to be from a lady being forced to marry against her will, rushes the castle and kills nearly the entire wedding party within, only to discover that the note was sent by an effeminate prince.
Arthur and his knights regroup and are joined by other brother Maynard and monk followers. They meet Tim the Enchanter, who directs them to a cave where the location of the Grail is said to be written, but guarded by the deadly Rabbit of Caerbannog. After the Rabbit kills several of the knights, Arthur uses the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch provided by Maynard to destroy the creature. Inside, they find the inscription from Joseph of Arimathea, directing them to the Castle of Aarrgh. After evading a giant monster, they arrive at the Bridge of Death and must answer three questions from the bridge-keeper to pass. Lancelot answers first and correctly, and passes on. Sirs Robin and Galahad fail to answer correctly and are thrown over the bridge, while Arthur tricks the bridge-keeper, allowing him and Bedevere to pass.
When Arthur and Bedevere finish crossing, they cannot find Lancelot, unaware he was arrested by modern-day policemen investigating the historian's death. Arthur and Bedevere find the Castle of Aarrgh, but discover it is occupied by the French. They amass a large army of knights to assault the castle, when suddenly a large police force shows up, arrests Arthur and Bedevere for the historian's death, and shuts down the film's production.
Cast[edit]
Actor
Main role
Other roles (in order of appearance)
Chapman, GrahamGraham Chapman
Arthur, King of the Britons Voice of God / Middle Head of Three-Headed Knight / Hiccuping Guard at Swamp Castle
Cleese, JohnJohn Cleese
Sir Lancelot the Brave Swallow-Savvy Guard #2 / Man with "Dead" Body / Black Knight / Witch-hunting Villager #3 / Singing Camelot Knight #4 / French Taunter / Tim the Enchanter
Gilliam, TerryTerry Gilliam
Patsy, Arthur's Servant Green Knight / Singing Camelot Knight #3 / Gorilla Hand / Old Man in Scene 24 (Soothsaying Bridgekeeper) / Sir Bors / Weak-Hearted Animator (Himself)
Idle, EricEric Idle
Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir-Lancelot Dead Collector / Witch-Hunting Villager #1 / Singing Camelot Knight #2 / Confused Guard at Swamp Castle / Concorde (Lancelot's squire) / Roger the Shrubber / Brother Maynard
Jones, TerryTerry Jones
Sir Bedevere the Wise Dennis' Mother / French Knight / Left Head of Three-Headed Knight / Voice of Cartoon Scribe / Prince Herbert
Palin, MichaelMichael Palin
Sir Galahad the Pure Swallow-Savvy Guard #1 / Dennis / Witch-Hunting Villager #2 / Narrator / Singing Camelot Knight #5 / French Knight / Right Head of Three-Headed Knight / Leader of the Knights Who Say Ni / King of Swamp Castle / Guest at Swamp Castle / Monk (Maynard's Assistant)
Booth, ConnieConnie Booth
Miss Islington, the Witch
Cleveland, CarolCarol Cleveland
Zoot Dingo (Zoot's identical twin sister)
Innes, NeilNeil Innes
Leader of Robin's Minstrels Leader of Chanting Monks / Witch-Hunting Villager #4 / Singing Camelot Knight #1 / Page Crushed by Wooden Rabbit / French Knight
Duffell, BeeBee Duffell
Old Crone
Young, JohnJohn Young
Frank, the Historian "Dead" body
Davies, RitaRita Davies
Frank's Wife
Stewart, AvrilAvril Stewart
Dr. Piglet
Kinghorn, SallySally Kinghorn
Dr. Winston
Zycon, MarkMark Zycon
Sir Robin (stand-in) Prisoner in Camelot Dungeon
Johnson, SandySandy Johnson
Knight Who Says Ni Witch-Hunting Villager / Musician at Swamp Castle / Monk / Knight in Final Battle
Doyle, JulianJulian Doyle
Police Sergeant who stops the film
Burton !Richard Burton
One-legged Black Knight (Stand-in)
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
The legend of the Holy Grail provided a unifying motif for the film.
Fifteen months before the BBC visited the set in May 1974,[8] the Monty Python troupe assembled the first version of the screenplay.[9] When half of the resulting material was set in the Middle Ages, and half was set in the present day, the group opted to focus on the Middle Ages, revolving on the legend of the Holy Grail. By the fourth or fifth version of their screenplay, the story was complete, and the cast joked the fact that the Grail was never retrieved would be "a big let-down ... a great anti-climax".[9] Graham Chapman said a challenge was incorporating scenes that did not fit the Holy Grail motif.[10]
Neither Terry Gilliam nor Terry Jones had directed a film before, and described it as a learning experience in which they would learn to make a film by making an entire full-length film.[11] The cast humorously described the novice directing style as employing the level of mutual disrespect always found in Monty Python's work.[9]
The film’s initial budget of approximately £200,000 was raised by convincing 10 separate investors to contribute £20,000 apiece. Three of those investors were the rock bands Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Genesis, who were persuaded to help fund the film by Tony Stratton-Smith, head of Charisma Records (the record label that released Python’s early comedy albums).[12] According to Terry Gilliam, the Pythons turned to rock stars like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Elton John for finance as the studios refused to fund the film and rock stars saw it as "a good tax write-off" due to UK income tax being "as high as 90%" at the time.[13]
Filming[edit]
Doune Castle, used in several scenes.
Castle Stalker, the location of the final scene
Monty Python and the Holy Grail was mostly shot on location in Scotland,[14] particularly around Doune Castle, Glen Coe, and the privately owned Castle Stalker.[15] The many castles seen throughout the film were mainly either Doune Castle shot from different angles or hanging miniatures.[16] There are several exceptions to this: the very first exterior shot of a castle at the beginning of the film is Kidwelly Castle in South Wales, and the single exterior shot of the Swamp Castle during "Tale of Sir Lancelot" is Bodiam Castle in East Sussex;[17] all subsequent shots of the exterior and interior of those scenes were filmed at Doune Castle. Production designer Julian Doyle recounted that his crew constructed walls in the forest near Doune.[18] Terry Jones later recalled the crew had selected more castles around Scotland for locations, but during the two weeks prior to principal photography, the Scottish Department of the Environment declined permission for use of the castles in its jurisdiction, for fear of damage.[16]
At the start of "The Tale of Sir Robin", there is a slow camera zoom in on rocky scenery (that in the voice over is described as "the dark forest of Ewing"). This is actually a still photograph of the Gorge at Mount Buffalo National Park in Victoria, Australia. Doyle stated in 2000 during an interview with Hotdog magazine[19] that it was a still image filmed with candles underneath the frame (to give a heat haze). This was a low-cost method of achieving a convincing location effect.
On the DVD audio commentary, Cleese described challenges shooting and editing Castle Anthrax in "The Tale of Sir Galahad", with what he felt the most comedic take being unused because an anachronistic coat was visible in it.[20] Castle Anthrax was also shot in one part of Doune, where costume designer Hazel Pethig advised against nudity, dressing the girls in shifts.[16]
In the scene where the knights were combatting the Rabbit of Caerbannog, a real white rabbit was used, switched with puppets for its killings.[21] It was covered with red liquid to simulate blood, though the rabbit's owner did not want the animal dirty and was kept unaware. The liquid was difficult to remove from the fur.[21] He also stated that he thought that, had they been more experienced in filmmaking, the crew would have just purchased a rabbit instead. Otherwise, the rabbit himself was unharmed. Also, the rabbit-bite effects were done by special puppetry by both Gilliam and SFX technician John Horton.
As chronicled in The Life of Python, The First 20 Years of Monty Python, and The Pythons' Autobiography, it was revealed that Chapman was suffering from acrophobia, trembling, and bouts of forgetfulness during filming. These were the results of Chapman's long-standing alcohol addiction, and he decided from that moment on to remain "on an even keel" while the production continued. Nearly three years after Holy Grail, Chapman vowed to quit drinking altogether (which he successfully achieved in December 1977).
Originally the knight characters were going to ride real horses, but after it became clear that the film's small budget precluded real horses, the Pythons decided that their characters would mime horse-riding while their porters trotted behind them banging coconut shells together. The joke was derived from the old-fashioned sound effect used by radio shows to convey the sound of hooves clattering. This was later referred to in the German release of the film, which translated the title as Die Ritter der Kokosnuß[22] ('The Knights of the Coconut').
The opening credits of the film feature pseudo-Swedish subtitles, which soon turn into an appeal to visit Sweden and see the country's moose. The subtitles are soon stopped, but moose references continue throughout the actual credits until the credits are stopped again and restarted in a different visual style and with references to llamas, animals often mentioned in Flying Circus. The subtitles were written by Michael Palin as a way to "entertain the 'captive' audience" at the beginning of the film.[23]
Soundtrack[edit]
In addition to several songs written by Python regular Neil Innes, several pieces of music were licensed from De Wolfe Music Library. These include:
"Ice Floe 9", composed by Pierre Arvay. Used during the beginning titles.
"Countrywide",[24] composed by Anthony Mawer. Used during the beginning titles after the first titlers are sacked.
"Homeward Bound", composed by Jack Trombey. Used as King Arthur's heroic theme.
"Crossed Swords",[25] composed by Dudley Matthew. Played during King Arthur's battle with the Black Knight.
"The Flying Messenger",[26] composed by Oliver Armstrong. Played during Sir Lancelot's misguided storming of Swamp Castle.
"The Promised Land",[27] composed by Stanley Black. Used in the scene where Arthur approaches the castle on the island.
"Starlet in the Starlight",[28] composed by Kenneth Essex. Briefly used for Prince Herbert's attempt to express himself in song.
"Love Theme",[29] composed by Peter Knight. Also used briefly for Prince Herbert.
"Revolt",[30] composed by Eric Towren. Used as the army charges on Castle Aaargh.
Release[edit]
Monty Python and the Holy Grail had its theatrical debut in the United Kingdom in 3 April 1975,[1] followed by a United States release on 27 April 1975.[2] It was re-released on 14 October 2015 in the United Kingdom.[31]
The film had its television premiere 25 February 1977 on the CBS Late Movie.[32] Reportedly, the Pythons were displeased to discover a number of edits were done by the network to reduce use of profanity and the showing of blood. The troupe pulled back the rights and thereafter had it broadcast in the United States only on PBS and later other channels such as IFC, where it runs uncut.[33]
Home media[edit]
In Region 1, The Criterion Collection released a laserdisc version of the film featuring audio commentary from directors Jones and Gilliam.[34] In 2001, Columbia Tristar published a two-disc Special Edition DVD. Disc One included two commentary tracks featuring Idle, Palin, and Cleese in the first, and Jones and Gilliam in the second, and "Subtitles for People Who Don't Like the Film", consisting of lines taken from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 2.[34] Disc Two includes Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Lego (also known as Lego Knights or It's Only a Model), a "brickfilm" version of the "Camelot Song" as sung by Lego minifigures.[35] It was created by Spite Your Face Productions on commission from the Lego Group and Python Pictures. The project was conceived by the original film's respective Producer and Co-Director, John Goldstone and Terry Gilliam.[36] Disc Two also includes two scenes from the film's Japanese dub, literally translated back into English through subtitles. "The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations", hosted by Palin and Jones,[37] shows places in Scotland used for the setting titled as "England 932 A.D." (as well as the two Pythons purchasing a copy of their own script as a guide). Also included is a who's who page, advertising galleries and sing-alongs.[37]
A limited-edition DVD release additionally included a copy of the screenplay, a limited-edition film cell/senitype, and limited-edition art cards;[38] however, a few of the bonus features from the Extraordinarily Deluxe Edition were omitted. A 35th anniversary edition on Blu-ray was released in the US on 6 March 2012.[39] Special features include "The Holy Book of Days," a second-screen experience that can be downloaded as an app on an iOS device and played with the Blu-ray to enhance its viewing; lost animation sequences with a new intro from animator Terry Gilliam; outtakes; and extended scenes with Python member and the movie's co-director Terry Jones.[40]
Reaction and legacy[edit]
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In 2000, readers of Total Film magazine voted Holy Grail the fifth greatest comedy film of all time.[7] The next Python film, Life of Brian, was ranked first.[7] A similar poll of Channel 4 viewers in 2005 placed Holy Grail in sixth (with Life of Brian again topping the list).
Hank Azaria in a production of Spamalot.
In 2005, the film spawned a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical smash hit spinoff, Spamalot. Written primarily by Idle, the show has more of an overarching plot and leaves out certain portions of the movie due to difficulties in rendering certain effects on stage. Nonetheless, many of the jokes from the film are present in the show.[41]
In 2011, an ABC prime-time special, Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time, counted down the best films chosen by fans based on results of a poll conducted by ABC and People. Holy Grail was selected as the second best comedy after Airplane!.
In 2013, the Pythons lost a legal case to Mark Forstater, the film's producer, over royalties for the derivative work, Spamalot. They owed a combined £800,000 in legal fees and back royalties to Forstater.[42][43] To help cover the cost of these royalties and fees, the group arranged and performed in a stage show, Monty Python Live (mostly), held at The O2 arena in London in July 2014.
See also[edit]
List of films considered the best
Notes[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b Though the opening credits comedically identify the directors as "40 Specially Trained Ecuadorian Mountain Llamas, 6 Venezuelan Red Llamas, 142 Mexican Whooping Llamas, 14 North Chilean Guanacos (Closely Related to the Llama), Reg Llama of Brixton, 76000 Battery Llamas From 'Llama-Fresh' Farms Ltd. Near Paraguay, and Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones".[5]
References[edit]
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^ Jump up to: a b Palin 2006, p. 231.
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Palin, Michael (2006). Diaries 1969–1979: The Python Years. Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
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International Day of Peace
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Not to be confused with World Day of Peace.
International Day of Peace
Observed by
All UN Member States
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Celebrations
Multiple world wide events
Date
21 September
Next time
21 September 2018 (2018-09-21)
Frequency
Annual
Related to
Peace Movement
The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1982, and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. In 2013 the day was dedicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to peace education, the key preventive means to reduce war sustainably.[1]
To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters (in New York City). The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa, and was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, as "a reminder of the human cost of war"; the inscription on its side reads, "Long live absolute world peace".[2]
Contents
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1 History
1.1 1981 – UN General Assembly Resolution passed
1.2 1982 – First observance
1.3 1983 – Culture of Peace initiative
1.4 1996 – Seanad Éireann debate
1.5 2001 – Date set at 21 September
1.6 2004 – Taiwanese commemorative stamp controversy
1.7 2005 – UN Secretary General calls for 22-hour ceasefire
1.8 2006 – Peace Parade, UK
1.9 2007 – UN Secretary General calls for worldwide moment of silence
1.10 2009 – International Year of Reconciliation announced
1.11 2011 – Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard
1.12 2012 – Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
1.12.1 Global Truce Day 2012
1.13 2013 – Focus on Peace education
1.13.1 Global Truce 2013
1.13.2 Peace Day Comedy 2013
1.14 2014 – Right to Peace
1.14.1 2014 Peace Day Comedy program
1.14.2 Waves Of Kindness global meditation events
1.14.3 Comment in Global Education Magazine
1.15 2015 – Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All
1.16 2016 – The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace
1.17 2017 – Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
1.17.1 The Peace Crane Project
2 See also
3 References
4 External links
History[edit]
1981 – UN General Assembly Resolution passed[edit]
The United Nations General Assembly declared, in a resolution sponsored by the United Kingdom and Costa Rica,[3] the International Day of Peace, to be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace.[4] The date initially chosen was the regular opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly, the third Tuesday of September. (This was changed in 2001 to the current annual celebration on 21 September each year — see 2001 below.)
1982 – First observance[edit]
Tuesday 21 September 1982 was the first occurrence of the International Day of Peace. The theme of the first International Day of Peace was the Right to peace of people.
1983 – Culture of Peace initiative[edit]
In the spirit of the original vision that brought forth the Charter of the United Nations, the UN Secretary General announces a Culture of Peace in the 21st century initiative to unite the strengths of organizations, projects and peoples in order to make Peace a practical reality for the children of this and future generations.[5]
1996 – Seanad Éireann debate[edit]
A proposal for expanding the International Day of Peace to include Reconciliation, in which a massive number of emblems (White Doves) would be distributed after a formal presentation at the United Nations, was put forward by Vincent Coyle, of Derry, Northern Ireland, and was debated at Seanad Éireann. It was accepted that it would be impractical for one member state to ask for a particular slot at a general UN ceremony.[6][dead link] However, events have been held at the United Nations in New York, with the support of Kofi Annan, in April.
2001 – Date set at 21 September[edit]
In 2001 the opening day of the General Assembly was scheduled for 11 September, and Secretary General Kofi Annan drafted a message recognising the observance of International Peace Day on 21 September.[7] That year the day was changed from the third Tuesday to specifically the twenty-first day of September, to take effect in 2002. A new resolution was passed by the General Assembly,[3] sponsored by the United Kingdom (giving credit to Peace One Day) and Costa Rica (the original sponsors of the day), to give the International Day of Peace a fixed calendar date, 21 September, and declare it also as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.[8]
2004 – Taiwanese commemorative stamp controversy[edit]
A diplomatic stir occurred when Lions Clubs International sponsored a competition for six posters to be used for International Day of Peace commemorative stamps issued by the UN Postal Administration. A poster by 15-year-old Taiwanese school student Yang Chih-Yuan was announced as one of the winners, but the announcement was withdrawn. Taiwan media reports, Taiwan Lions Club and the government of Taiwan claimed the decision not to use the poster resulted from pressure from China;[9] the rejection of the student's painting on political grounds did not reflect the ideals of the International Day of Peace.[10] The UN issued a statement that, although in the short list of eight designs, "due to an internal misunderstanding and miscommunication, Mr. Yang's proof got publicized in error as one of the six stamps intended to be issued."[9] The government of Taiwan (Republic of China) later issued a stamp containing the image.[11]
2005 – UN Secretary General calls for 22-hour ceasefire[edit]
In 2005, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for the worldwide observance of a 22-hour cease-fire and day of nonviolence to mark the Day.[12]
2006 – Peace Parade, UK[edit]
In 2006, then Secretary-General Kofi Annan rang the Peace Bell for the last time during his Term in office. That year the UN asserted the "many ways it works for peace and to encourage individuals, Groups and communities around the world to contemplate and communicate thoughts and activities on how to achieve peace." The United Kingdom held the primary public and official observation of the United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This was organized by Peace Parade UK.[13][14]
2007 – UN Secretary General calls for worldwide moment of silence[edit]
In 2007, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon rang the Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters in New York calling for a 24-hour cessation of hostilities on 21 September, and for a minute of silence to be observed around the world.[15]
2009 – International Year of Reconciliation announced[edit]
Painting by children, International Peace Day 2009, Geneva.
In 2009 – International Year of Reconciliation – the day was marked by a massive number of white doves being distributed after a formal presentation at the United Nations, bearing in mind the Charter of the United Nations, including the purposes and principles contained therein, and in particular those of saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war, bringing about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace, and practising tolerance and living together in peace with one another as good neighbours, thus developing friendly relations among nations and promoting international cooperation to resolve international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian issues. Vincent Coyle of Derry, Northern Ireland gave his full support.[16]
2011 – Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard[edit]
In 2011 the UN Peace Day's theme was "Peace and Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard". Many organizations held Peace Day events worldwide in 2011. There were school activities, music concerts, global comedy clubs (www.thinkPEACE.net), peace doves, prayer vigils, peace conferences, and UN activities. Organizations like Peace One Day, Wiser and Culture of Peace have been active participants in Peace Day activities for years.
2012 – Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future[edit]
The United Nations set the theme for this year's observance as Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future, commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.[17]
Global Truce Day 2012[edit]
In 2011, Peace One Day announced at their O2 Arena concert, a new international campaign called Global Truce 2012, a grassroots initiative and international coalition with non-governmental organisations and Students' unions in every continent, which increased participation and action on Peace Day 2012, the day of Global Truce. Particular focus in this campaign included a cessation of hostilities on the day and a reduction of domestic violence and bullying in society. The Peace One Day Celebration concert on Peace Day in 2012 was held at Wembley Arena to celebrate Global Truce 2012.[18] The Global Truce campaign will continue and be named with each year it leads up to, involving more partners and coalitions for mass participation and life-saving practical action on Peace Day.
2013 – Focus on Peace education[edit]
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has dedicated the World Peace Day 2013 to Peace education in an effort to refocus minds and financing on the preeminence of peace education as the means to bring about a culture of peace.[19] Animator and children's book author, Sue DiCicco announced in May 2013[20] a global campaign to increase awareness of Peace Day and promote peace education within schools and community groups through the Peace Crane Project.[21] Gorey Community School in Co. Wexford, Ireland, has been chosen to be School of Peace for 2013.
Global Truce 2013[edit]
Peace One Day launched a new theme for Global Truce 2013: Who Will You Make Peace With?
Peace Day Comedy 2013[edit]
To bring awareness to Peace Day, thinkPEACE promoted a Peace Day Comedy program, "Stand-Up For International Peace," held in over 50 global comedy clubs in 2013.[22]
2014 – Right to Peace[edit]
March of Peace in Moscow, Protests in Moscow against the war with Ukraine. September 21, 2014.
The concert of INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. 21 Sep. 2014 (organized by MasterPeace)
International Peace Day ceremony, organised by Ekta Parishad, Gandhi Bhawan, Bhopal, India, September 2014
The theme of the 2014 International Day of Peace is the Right of Peoples to Peace, reaffirming the United Nations commitment to the UN Declaration on the Right of Peoples to Peace,[23] which recognizes that the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights.[24]
2014 Peace Day Comedy program[edit]
To bring awareness to Peace Day 2014, the thinkPEACE Network will promote a Peace Day Comedy program, "Stand-Up For International Peace," to be held in over 50 global comedy clubs.[25]
Waves Of Kindness global meditation events[edit]
The Waves Of Kindness Global Initiative celebrates the United Nations International Day Of Peace though global meditation events.[26]
Comment in Global Education Magazine[edit]
Director of UNESCO to Vietnam, Katherine Müller, said in Global Education Magazine: "I personally identify with UNESCO’s values in the sense that I truly believe Education, Culture, Social and Natural Sciences, and Communication and Information are some of the most powerful drivers for sustainable development and peace, as a sustainable future cannot exist without sustainable peace. Raising awareness, capacity building, promoting understanding and respect for diversity, and fostering opportunities for interaction to find ways to ensure a culture of peace are all actions that will motivate people to become interested in setting peace as a priority for sustainable development.[27]"
2015 – Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All[edit]
The theme of the 2015 International Day of Peace was "Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All".[28]
2016 – The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace[edit]
The theme of the 2016 International Day of Peace was "The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace".[29]
2017 – Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All[edit]
This theme is based on the TOGETHER global campaign that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.[30]
The Peace Crane Project[edit]
In 2017, The Peace Crane Project announced the goal of collecting 1,000 cranes from students around the world to display in various venues to celebrate.[31][32]
See also[edit]
United Nations portal
Allaman Castle, the Castle of Peace
International Day of Non-Violence
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
World March for Peace and Nonviolence
International Human Solidarity Day
International Year of Peace
Peace education
Peace movement
Peace One Day
Peace Parade UK
The Ribbon International
School Day of Non-violence and Peace
World Day of Peace
World Humanitarian Day
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "International Day of Peace Event Information". Secretary-General of the United Nations. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
Jump up ^ "Secretary-General's Message on the International Day of Peace 21 September 2002". Retrieved 2008-01-06.
^ Jump up to: a b United Nations General Assembly Session 55 Resolution 282. International Day of Peace A/RES/55/282 7 September 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
Jump up ^ United Nations General Assembly Session 36 Resolution 67. International Year of Peace and International Day of Peace A/RES/36/67 page 1. 30 November 1981. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
Jump up ^ "About the Culture of Peace Initiative". CPI. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
Jump up ^ Seanad Éireann — Volume 148 26 July 1996 http://historical-debates.oireachtas.ie/S/0148/S.0148.199607260010.html
Jump up ^ MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY-GENERAL ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Jump up ^ United Nations General Assembly Session 55 Verbotim Report 111. A/55/PV.111 page 2. Sir Jeremy Greenstock United Kingdom 7 September 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
^ Jump up to: a b Taipei Times Row erupts over local boy's stamp design
Jump up ^ Taipei Times Chunghwa Post announces intent to use student art
Jump up ^ Office of the President, Republic of China News Release: President Chen Receives the Painter of International Day of Peace Stamp Yang Chih-yuan
Jump up ^ "International Day of Peace 2005". Retrieved 2008-01-06.
Jump up ^ "Peace Parade UK". Retrieved 21 September 2013.
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