The First World Peace Poetry Festival Kenya 2009 to mark the UN International Day of Peace. Theme: Reconcile, Transform, Forgive & Reconnect ( Romans: 12:18….)
Date: 21st September 2009.
TIME: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Venue: HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH AUDITORIUM.
Host: Walter Keyombe – World Hope Academy.
Sponsor: none.
Awards: UMFPS PEACE POETRY AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO TOP THREE POETS.
Common Interest – Gospel of Jesus Christ & Peace Initiative in the community.
Description:
This
is a new great international spiritual, gospel,cultural,community and
peace messengers initiative, and it is especially for poets,
actors,comedians, songwriters,singers,musicians and Lyrists who
write,perform and sing from peace and a
spiritual gospel perspective.World Peace Poetry Festival Kenya is a
great place for inspirational poets and gospel artists to showcase
their talents and get feedback from other professional personalities.
Membership is free. If you like to read inspirational poetry, you can
also come to support us and enjoy new poems and songs as they are
performed. There are already several respected poets attending who have
been published in numerous anthologies, newsletters, websites and books.
OUR STATEMENT:
World
Peace Poetry Festival Kenya strives for the new directions to alleviate
some of the world’s most troubling problems like war, drug abuse,
poverty, crime and HIV/AIDS menace.
* To create a more just society is a theme that runs through all our writings.
* Our unique peace plan can help prevent wars between nations.
* We’ll teach young people essential values that will be the foundation for their education and make them better human beings.
* We believe some of our songs and poems could deter drug abuse and contribute to the reduction of crime.
* More prosperity for all is an often discussed subject, but we look for real ways to make it happen.
Many
of our writings, poems, and songs further elaborate our ideas and
implement our objectives. We not only want to state our specific ideas
in very clear understandable language, but also wish to express them in
every art form possible so that people can feel them emotionally as
well as intellectually. We have already produced them in prose, poem,
and song. But we also have in mind to present them in drama, dance,
paintings, and any other art form we can.
Though
we call for governments to follow some of our plans, we are not
political. We are also not religious, but we are humanistic. In fact,
some could even say we are spiritual. Most of our ideas and programs
are based on the application of basic human values.
For
thousands of years we have heard talk of peace on earth, but wars and
crimes against humanity are still committed. Isn’t it time that new
plans and ideas are looked at seriously by all who truly want a better
world? You can make it happen.
OUR MISSION:
*Spreading and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Peace through spoken word, poetry AND MUSIC.
OUR VISSION:
* The promotion of contemporary gospel and peace poetry from all around the world.
* The execution of gospel poetry & music convention and symposium.
* The publishing of anthologies by our local and international participants.
* The publishing of gospel music and poetry magazine.
* The awarding of poetry and music prizes/AWARDS.
88 CONFIRMED PERFORMING POETS: Joy Shambula Una Njambi Jen Lyons - The University of Akron Victoria Musyoki Joshua Nyagah Njeru Christine Anyumba Juliet Maruru Wapi Kenya - British Council Jacqueline Ndinda Chirac Kayte Wangari Macharia Georgie Biggie Wafula Wanjiku Mwaurah Esta Lee Steve Muthonde Pepe Haze Rhodah Leylah Aisha Muinde Sylvia Makhanu Wanjiku Gachu Janice J. Ng'ang'a Sam Attak Geoffrey Onsongo Elizabeth Nyankiir Kim Fortee Annirene Nyambura Mundia Samuel Michael Eyinda Liz Mir Mutua Kwemoi Pello G-Master Masese Yang 'qwey' Iro Frank Aluda Edwin Ochomo Ken Eugene Anangwe - Daystar University Brenda Junga Alfred Alffie Alee Maureen Kunga Don Henry Meso Abuchie Angelica Lucy Kimari Wanjiru Sammy Son Duece Leah Maines Cincinnati, OH. USA Clara Sitati Anisa Lizz Kiddo Grace Njoki Oscar Odhiambo Omondi Keziah Nyambura Spark Africa - Kenya Wangara Kunina Marcelina Konde Justus Obimo Mwanthi Jnr Alex 'Mathengz' Macharia Deejay Vulick Coloh Osesso Daystar Poets Nuru Bahati Ellie Chizzkamil Fracia Muthoni Adhiambo Opondo Emily Njoki Purity Kimani Arthur Maira Jude - Votaries Alex Oguso Mariette Schopenhauer Stella Nyawira Wangeci Robbert Knepper Paul Linyonyi Storymoja Africa - Kenya Jipange Generation - Kenya Jayde Ongai Addy Sill Wafula Mercyline Owino Appellah Patroba Mboga Drew Werd - Australia Christine Akoth Obanda Munyingi Munene Roselyne Akinyi Dantez Mwendwa Pauline Kedogo Edooh Sonko Lubia Gits Komu Pius Daggie Ciiku Gichuhi Okaronon Isokata Kipkemboi Brian Arap Koech Gichichi Maina Gachoya 3 INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS: Pastor Derek Janney – We Are World Hope. P.Gopichand & P.Nagasuseela, Dept of English, C/O Dr B.R.A.O.University, J.K.C.College, Guntur A.P., - INDIA. 6 NATIONAL SPEAKERS: Pastor Charles Macharia – World Hope International Kenya. Pastor Bernard Fani Litwachi – Awana Missionary Kenya. Pastor Jackson Kibor – Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Jacquie Macharia – Voices Of Hope. Boniface Mutembei – World Hope Academy. Susan Mbuthia – World Poets Society Kenya Chapter. 5 INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING POETS: Mr. Koketso Marishane – www.neopoet.com/Koketso-Marishane. Shailja Patel - www.shailja.com. Philo Ikoya – www.philoikonya.blogspot.com Khainga Ookwemba - www.amkakenya.blogspot.com. Imani Woomera – www.joburg.org.za. Caroline Nderitu - www.carolinenderitu.com PERFORMING DRAMA TEAM: Fishers Of Men Ministry lead by Josiah Maveke. PERFORMING MUSIC TEAM: Voices Of Hope lead by David Kiki. Votaries – Mavuno Church. ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS DAY OF PEACE ON 21ST SEPTEMBER.
The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") provides an opportunity
for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of
peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations
resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General
Assembly. The first Peace Day was celebrated in September 1982.
In 2002 the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace.
By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN devoted itself to
worldwide peace and encouraged all of mankind to work in cooperation
for this goal. During the discussion of the U.N. Resolution that
established the International Day of Peace, it was suggested that:
"Peace Day should be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the
ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples…This day
will serve as a reminder to all peoples that our organization, with all
its limitations, is a living instrument in the service of peace and
should serve all of us here within the organization as a constantly
pealing bell reminding us that our permanent commitment, above all
interests or differences of any kind, is to peace.
Since its inception, Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary
progress toward peace. It has grown to include millions of people in
all parts of the world, and each year events are organized to
commemorate and celebrate this day. Events range in scale from private
gatherings to public concerts and forums where hundreds of thousands of
people participate.
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate
Peace Day. It can be as simple as lighting a candle at noon, or just
sitting in silent meditation OR PRAYER. Or it can involve getting your
co-workers, organization, community or government engaged in a large
event. The impact if millions of people in all parts of the world,
coming together for one day of peace, is immense.
International Day
of Peace is also a Day of Ceasefire – personal or political. Take this
opportunity to make peace in your own relationships as well as impact
the larger conflicts of our time. Imagine what a whole Day of Ceasefire
would mean to humankind.
