The 2008 International Peace Garden was dedicated in Kyiv, Ukraine.
During the 2007 Peace Garden Dedication in Bern, Switzerland Kyiv was nominated...
Friday, July 03, 2009
News and Views
Mark Hare, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
You never know when you plant a seed (or in this case, a tulip bulb), just what might grow.
Paula Savage lives in Batavia and works as director of tourism sales for Visit Rochester (formerly the Greater Rochester Visitors Association). Eighteen years ago, when she was living in Washington, D.C., and working to promote a higher profile (and more
Warm greetings and Happy Holidays to all. This spring our delegation traveled to Bern, Switzerland for the dedication of the 2007 International Peace Garden. Switzerland marks the 12th European country to be honored with an International Peace Garden. Mayor Alexander Tscfhappat hosted a magnificent event at the Erlacherhof, seat of the Mayor, following the formal dedication of the Peace
Greetings friends, preparations are underway for the dedication of the 2008 International Peace Garden -- Kiev, Ukraine. Stay tuned for details.
Bern, Switzerland nominated Kiev during the 2007 dedication ceremonies.
People who've seen the Skagit Valley in April will instantly recall the way the flat farmland is painted in broad swaths of red and yellow during the tulip bloom, one of the state's postcard tourist images.
But visitors this year may find fresh angles on this favorite day trip. Between a new attraction at one of the two big display gardens and the way the tulips appear in different fields due to
The 2007 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Bern, Switzerland during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Alexander Tschappat on Thursday, May 3rd,2007. During the 2006 Peace Garden Dedication in Dublin, Ireland Bern was nominated by then Lord Mayor Catharine Byrne. Switzerland is being honored for her strong humanitarian tradition and contributions to the development of
Holiday greetings to all our dear friends across the miles. This past April, Dublin, Ireland celebrated the dedication of our seventeenth International Peace Garden. Ireland opened her doors to us and touched our hearts profoundly. We were fortunate to be able to tour the country for several days prior to our arrival in Dublin. From the breathtaking vistas of the Dingle Peninsula to the
The 7th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates took place in Rome from November 17 to 19 and was held, as were previous Summits, on the initiative of Mikhail Gorbachev and the Mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni.
They produced this declaration:
We, Nobel Peace Laureates and Laureate Organizations, gathered in Rome,
Italy, have for years been deeply disturbed by the lack of public attention
and
The 2006 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Dublin, Ireland during a gala ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor Cllr. Catherine Byrne on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006. Festivities will include a special performance by RTE' Co'r na nO'g, a youth choir praised for their recordings and their many opera and theatre appearances throughout Ireland. During the 2005 Peace Garden Dedication in
Having grown up in a military family, Ria has traveled the world from a very early age. Ria is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan Collage and received her masters in Education from University of Virginia. Ria has spent most of her professional career in the hospitality industry. The last fifteen years have been with Marriott International. Presently, Ria is a Regional Trainer for Marriott Hotels
3900 Harewood Road, NE Washington, DC 20017First Children’s International Peace Garden
Will Honor Pope John Paul II’s Peace EffortsDedication to Take Place October 27 in Washington, DC Washington, DC – The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center will dedicate the first Children’s International Peace Garden October 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. The children’s peace garden is one of several Cultural Center
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Two separate ceremonies commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001, victims Thursday.
The first was a gathering east of the Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano in Sabana Norte where firemen and police again paid tribute to their counterparts who died that morning in New York City.
In Barrio Amon, President Abel Pacheco helped dedicate a Jardín de Paz in an
September 1, 2003 - The most recent International Peace Garden will be dedicated in San Jose, Costa Rica on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003. The date was chosen to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, sending a fragrant and colorful message that world peace is every person’s right and responsibility. “Peace gardens are bestowed from one international
Washington, DC-April 3rd, 2003. The 2003 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Rome, Italy in front of the Coliseum during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Veltroni on Friday, April 4th, 2003. Rome is being honored for its commitment to promoting peace among nations and democracy for their peoples. The dedication, with reception to follow, will be attended
Canada's Capital Region - The National Capital Commission (NCC), along with its partners and the Canadian Tulip Festival, had the honor of welcoming Her Royal Highness, Princess Margriet from the Netherlands at the Canada and the World Pavilion for the unveiling of the International Peace Garden. Every spring, thousands of "Ottawa" tulips bloom in the
Washington, DC—April 22, 2002. The 2002 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Vienna, Austria at City Hall during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Michael Haulp on Monday, April 29. Austria is being honored for its commitment to promoting peace among nations and democracy for their peoples. The dedication, with reception to follow, will be attended by city
March 7, 2001, Washington, DC.— The city of Hiroshima was nominated to receive the next International Peace Garden by The Hague for the following reasons. Hiroshima has been a leader in peace studies, raising citizens awareness of peace and supporting worldwide disarmament issues. There is a Memorial Peace Park located in Hiroshima that commemorates the severe
January 15, 2001 - Washington, DC—Paula Savage, founder and President, accepted the prestigious Award for The Merits of Two Worlds on behalf of the International Peace Garden Foundation, on November 20th, 2000 in Rochester, NY.
The award, also known as the Robert Schuman Medal, was given by the Robert Schuman Institute, an organization created by the European Parliament in honor of the
Over the past two decades Michel Gauthier has distinguished himself in the festival, event, tourism and recreation industry, accumulating the expertise that contributes to the success of projects implemented under his leadership.
As a member of the Board of Directors of the foundation, he coordinates the annual donation and shipment of 4,000 “Ottawa” variety tulip bulbs for each new garden. He
Paul V. Golunski, Esq. is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and a lawyer by profession. Mr. Golunski has devoted most of his life to international-related activities. HeHe actively represents the Foundation in Europe by developing networking opportunities and attending dedication ceremonies. He initiated the gift of a Peace Garden located at Normandy,
In 1990, representing Ottawa, Canada’s national capital, Ms. Savage orchestrated the gift of four thousand tulip bulbs from Canada to the United States. She coordinated with the U. S. National Park Service and Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. to create the first International Peace Garden, dedicated to honoring the longest undefended border in the world.
This was the genesis for the
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