Yoko Celebrates John's Birthday in Iceland
YOKO ONO WILL HOLD TWO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS PROMOTING WORLD PEACE ON JOHN LENNON'S BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 9
NEW YORK, September 9, 2006 – Legendary artist, musician and peace advocate, Yoko Ono, announced today she will be holding two events in Iceland on October 9th to promote peace throughout the world. On this highly anticipated date, which is the birthday of her late husband John Lennon, she will award the LennonOno Grant for Peace and will initiate the ceremony for the dedicated site of the IMAGINE PEACE Tower.
The LennonOno Grant For Peace, will be awarded during a private ceremony at the historic Höfdi House, in the city of Reykjavik. The two $50,000 grants will be given to the international medical humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the non-profit legal and educational organization, Center for Constitutional Rights for their global commitment to peace, truth and human rights.
In recognition of this year's grant recipients Ms Ono states: These two groups look beyond today's conflicts and destruction and envision a positive future for our society, while working selflessly and tirelessly towards establishing a more peaceful environment for our planet. They are strong representatives of the many groups who are working in the same direction, today. They need and deserve all of our support and respect.
The IMAGINE PEACE Tower, which was envisioned by Ms Ono over 40 years ago, has plans to be constructed in Reykjavik. Through the collective efforts of the Reykjavik Art Museum and the City of Reykjavik the dedication of the site for this tower will be held on the picturesque Icelandic island of Videy. The base of the IMAGINE PEACE Tower will be filled with prayers and wishes from people of all nations and will serve as a beacon of light for all people who dream of world peace.
"Each one of us was born at this time, not by chance, but to fulfill a mission. Our work is not yet done. I know that John's spirit will be joining us on that day, October 9th, in Reykjavik and I look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this exciting day. WAR IS OVER, if you want it. I love you." - Yoko Ono
Four years ago, the LennonOno Grant For Peace was created as a way to promote peace, truth and humanity in the world, and to help people who promote these values to continue their work. This year, Ms Ono has changed the ceremony's venue from the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to Reykjavik, after discovering the very unique beauty of this Nordic country. Past Grant For Peace recipients have been, Israeli artist Zvi Goldstein, Palestinian artist Khalil Rabah, Israeli nuclear inspector Mordechai Vanunu and renowned investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. While future grants may be given to peace activists, artists or other deserving individuals, Ms. Ono specified, that the LennonOno Grant For Peace will always focus on issues of healing, humanity and support for a more peaceful world.
NEW YORK, September 9, 2006 – Legendary artist, musician and peace advocate, Yoko Ono, announced today she will be holding two events in Iceland on October 9th to promote peace throughout the world. On this highly anticipated date, which is the birthday of her late husband John Lennon, she will award the LennonOno Grant for Peace and will initiate the ceremony for the dedicated site of the IMAGINE PEACE Tower.
The LennonOno Grant For Peace, will be awarded during a private ceremony at the historic Höfdi House, in the city of Reykjavik. The two $50,000 grants will be given to the international medical humanitarian organization, Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the non-profit legal and educational organization, Center for Constitutional Rights for their global commitment to peace, truth and human rights.
In recognition of this year's grant recipients Ms Ono states: These two groups look beyond today's conflicts and destruction and envision a positive future for our society, while working selflessly and tirelessly towards establishing a more peaceful environment for our planet. They are strong representatives of the many groups who are working in the same direction, today. They need and deserve all of our support and respect.
The IMAGINE PEACE Tower, which was envisioned by Ms Ono over 40 years ago, has plans to be constructed in Reykjavik. Through the collective efforts of the Reykjavik Art Museum and the City of Reykjavik the dedication of the site for this tower will be held on the picturesque Icelandic island of Videy. The base of the IMAGINE PEACE Tower will be filled with prayers and wishes from people of all nations and will serve as a beacon of light for all people who dream of world peace.
"Each one of us was born at this time, not by chance, but to fulfill a mission. Our work is not yet done. I know that John's spirit will be joining us on that day, October 9th, in Reykjavik and I look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this exciting day. WAR IS OVER, if you want it. I love you." - Yoko Ono
LennonOno Grant For Peace Background
Four years ago, the LennonOno Grant For Peace was created as a way to promote peace, truth and humanity in the world, and to help people who promote these values to continue their work. This year, Ms Ono has changed the ceremony's venue from the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to Reykjavik, after discovering the very unique beauty of this Nordic country. Past Grant For Peace recipients have been, Israeli artist Zvi Goldstein, Palestinian artist Khalil Rabah, Israeli nuclear inspector Mordechai Vanunu and renowned investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. While future grants may be given to peace activists, artists or other deserving individuals, Ms. Ono specified, that the LennonOno Grant For Peace will always focus on issues of healing, humanity and support for a more peaceful world.
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