Actions for Peace at Celebrations in Cowra

Published on 06 September 2023

Chair of the Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell Association, Cr Cheryl Downing is encouraging community members to make their way to Cowra Civic Square in Darling Street and ring the peace bell at a special ceremony planned for the International Day of Peace.

“Cowra’s privileged place as the home of Australia’s World Peace Bell takes on special significance on the International Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on Tuesday 19 September in Cowra. The Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell Association has organised a special program of events for the celebration and we invite all of our Shire residents to take part,” Cr Downing said.

The theme for this year’s International Day of Peace is Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals. It is a call to action that recognises our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace.

Cowra’s Peace Day Program will be held on Tuesday 19 September 2023 and includes:

Cowra Community World Peace Bell Ceremony

9.15am-2.45pm, Cowra Civic Centre

Cowra Peace Day Dinner

12pm, Cowra Civic Square, Darling Street

Cowra Youth Peace Forum

6.30 for 7.00pm, Cowra Bowling Club

Tickets $35pp Book by Tues 12 Sept to bryandawes@hotmail.com or ph.0428 675 942

Alongside this year’s exciting program of events, Cowra Council is collaborating with the Cowra Youth Council and World Peace Bell Association to hold a Peace Day Public Speaking Competition for school students. Local primary school students have also been invited to take part in the Postcards for Peace project, where their messages of peace will be sent to the United Nations Secretary General.

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