Monday, October 6, 2008

Earthdance

In my exploration of the internet recently, I came across a site called Earthdance. It serves as a networking site to coordinate a yearly, simultaneous, global music and dance festival with the goal of promoting peace.
It began in 1997 with 22 cities in 18 countries. It has grown to over 300 locations in 60 countries.

Every public Earthdance event donates at least 50% of its profits to local charities that fit into one of the following areas:
  • The Welfare of Children & Urban Youth
  • Indigenous Peoples & Cultures
  • International Relief and Development
  • Environmental Sustainability & Protection
  • Organizations that help Promote Peace
Earthdance 2008, was on September 13th, so I assume that it will happen around the same time next year. The closest location to Maine was Washington DC, and I don't know about everyone else, but as a college student, it's difficult to travel that far in regards to both money and time, particularly in the school year. I wonder if this is something that could happen up here? Perhaps on a much smaller, private scale?

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