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Parliament of the World's Religions

Opening Procession

Wednesday - 1 Dec 1999
Cape Town , Western Cape - South Africa



After the AIDS Quilt Ceremony was over, some 4000 participants and delegates formed a colourful procession that moved from the Company Gardens down Darling Street to the District Six Ceremony, near the Cape Technicon.




The procession was a fantastic display of all the world’s religions. People from different religions walked together with a common goal.



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These youngsters in their traditional costumes showed plenty of spirit.




I'm going to lay down my sword and shield, Down by the river side, Down by the river side, Down by the river side.

I'm going to lay down my sword and shield, Ain't going to war no more.





People from all over the world have come to Cape Town to work towards tolerance and understanding.



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The phrase 'inter faith' came alive as the procession wound its way along the streets of Cape Town. Perspectives were shared, new friends were made and people learned about each other's beliefs.



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Some marched under banners, chanting and singing...




Others shared some words and smiles.

Many of the participants wore red ribbons to show their support for the struggle to combat AIDS.



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Chapters of Parliament of the World's Religions
  Preparations are Made
  The Delegates Arrive
  Sight Seeing
  AIDS Memorial Quilt Ceremony
  Opening Procession
  District Six Ceremony
  Opening Plenary
  Shumei Taiko Drum Ensemble
  Transformation through Diversity
  Cape Technicon
  The Future of Religions
  Wishes for the Millennium
  Zulu Dancers
  Living on the Edge of Evolution
  Non-Violence Towards Animals
  Jihad and Human Rights
  Nelson Mandela Addresses the Parliament
  Earth Spirit of Africa
  Greenland's Gift to the World
  A Sample of Other Presentations
  Bible Translation in the Congo
  Spirit in Art Galley
  More Wishes for the Millennium
  Closing Plenary with the Dalai Lama

       

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