~ Set for Sunday at Harbour ~
POINTE BLANCHE--St. Maarten's biggest multicultural, meditation and peace event – I Meditate SXM – and the 29th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be streamed live via the Internet to more than 100 countries, giving a boost to tourism promotion while spreading a message of tolerance and love for humanity.
The free event organised jointly by the Art of Living Foundation and St. Maarten AIDS Foundation will take place at Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise and Cargo Facilities on Sunday. Gates open at 5:00pm and attendees are required to have photo IDs.
The extensive programme begins at 6:00pm with the Candlelight Memorial, which will lead into "I Meditate SXM," and will include presentation of the Elton Jones Award for AIDS awareness.
Organisers have promised ample seating for attendees to enjoy the cross-cultural presentations stemming from the Candlelight Memorial themed "Promoting Health and Dignity together" and I Meditate SXM themed "Celebrating Humanity."
Art of Living President Ashok Aswani has urged residents on both sides of the island to be part of this concentration of peace for non-violence and stress-free St. Maarten.
One highlight is the blend of music from the Scottish harp, played by Mary Sommerville, with that of steel pan by Isidore "Mighty Dow" York, who was knighted by Queen Beatrix recently for his musical accomplishments.
Art of Living International Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world renowned humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and ambassador of peace, will lead the meditational aspect of "I Meditate SXM" via live feed from an ashram in Germany.
A number of people have flown in from as far away as Curaçao for this first mass meditate event in the Caribbean, while others will be following the event live in countries around the world where Art of Living has a presence.
The live feed for the mediation and continuous streaming will be provided by United Telecommunication Services (UTS).
The event also will be recorded and shared throughout the Caribbean as a promotion of peace and togetherness.
Art of Living Vice President Robin Ramrattan said at a press conference on Friday that the idea was to make this an annual "One Caribbean Peace Event" with St. Maarten as its venue.
Art of Living International Programme Director Dushyant Savadia, who brought the Art of Living movement to St. Maarten, said the event's aim was to bring back the balance of peace to the community and further afield. He said the merging with the AIDS Candlelight Memorial was a welcome move, as Art of Living also ran projects aimed at AIDS awareness.
AIDS Foundation Prevention Unit Head Rajesh Chintaman shared Savadia's sentiment of awareness. He said the candlelight memorial called on the community "to light a candle for respect and love."
AIDS Foundation President Gerard van Osch said the event would bring a bigger exposure to AIDS and the need to reduce its stigma.
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