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On September 21st 2008 in Rochdale, Sleepwalker Films, together with local government, celebrities, volunteers and children from all schools within the area are participating in the UK’s third and ONLY annual official public observance of United Nations Peace Day.

Click here to see a short edit of the preperations for the event from the Sleepwalker Film 'The UN, Chitty and ME'.

Jane Goodall UN Messenger of Peace with Giant Peace Dove and friends

What Is UN Peace Day?

The UN International Day of Peace is meant to be a day of global cease fire, when all countries and all people stop all hostilities for just one day. It is also a day on which people around the world observe a minute of silence at 12 noon local time.

Why Are We Planning The Parade?

Since the dawn of time there has not been a day without conflict somewhere in the world. We believe that by educating children about peace that one day there will be a day without conflict or hostilities. Involving children in the observance of UN Peace Day seems to us to be a perfect place to start.

What Will The Day Involve?

• 11am             Parade Participants gather as Eastgate Car park, Rochdale
• 11.15am        Parade down Yorkshire St to Esplanade led by Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
• 12noon          Observation of 2 minute's silence for UNITED NATIONS PEACE DAY
• 12.02pm        Reading of UN Secretary General's message by UN Representative Karen Davies
• 12.05pm        Message on behalf of UNYSA by Avnish Raichura
• 12.10pm        Message on behalf of Truce International by Nancy Dell'Olio
• 12.15pm        Message on behalf of Foundation for Peace by Colin Parry OBE
• 12.30pm        Official welcome by the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Robin Parker ad introduction to events and activities with flag raising ceremony
• 12.30-4pm     Vintage Car Rally
• 12.30-4pm     Write a message for peace activities
• 12.30-4pm     Stalls run by local and national organisations
• 1pm                Truce International & FC Unity Kick a 'Ball for Peace' Tournament adult final
• 1.30pm           Poetry competition results and presentations
• 2pm                Truce International & FC Unity Kick a 'Ball for Peace' Tournament U-14's final
• 2.30pm           'This Peace is Delicious!' cake judging and presentations
• 3pm                Truce International & FC Unity Kick a 'Ball for Peace' Tournament U-11's final
• 3.15pm           Truce International & FC Unity Kick a 'Ball for Peace' Tournament Tim Parry Cup                presentations 
• 3.30pm            Peace Tree planting Ceremony
• 4pm                 End

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with the Peace Wagon!

2008 also marks the 60th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeepers. Click here to see George Clooney's inspirational short film that was produced to mark this unique event.

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