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Sri Chinmoy, launched in 1987 <ref name=bs/><ref name=et/><ref name="bbc" /> a run for international friendship, which today is called "World Harmony Run". The Liberty Torch Run, a relay to mark America's bicentennial in 1976, was the forerunner to this race.<ref name="ws" / |
Sri Chinmoy, launched in 1987 <ref name=bs/><ref name=et/><ref name="bbc" /> a run for international friendship, which today is called "World Harmony Run". The Liberty Torch Run, a relay to mark America's bicentennial in 1976, was the forerunner to this race.<ref name="ws" /> The World Harmony Run was initially held every two years and then annually. The team of international runners carried a [[torch]] as a symbol of friendship. This team now includes runners from more than 100 countries.<ref name=nh/> The aim of the torch run is to promote understanding and the harmonious relationship between the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures.<ref name=fox/> Often the runner team visit schools and the children sometimes write essays or paint pictures.<ref name=nh/><ref name=b/> Persons like [[Mother Teresa]], [[Nelson Mandela]], [[Mikhail Gorbachev]], and [[Carl Lewis]] supported the run and were previous holders of the torch. |
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Revision as of 09:20, 11 February 2013
World Harmony Run or WHR is a global relay which promotes international friendship and understanding, founded by Sri Chinmoy.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
Sri Chinmoy, launched in 1987 [1][3][6] a run for international friendship, which today is called "World Harmony Run". The Liberty Torch Run, a relay to mark America's bicentennial in 1976, was the forerunner to this race.[7] The World Harmony Run was initially held every two years and then annually. The team of international runners carried a torch as a symbol of friendship. This team now includes runners from more than 100 countries.[2] The aim of the torch run is to promote understanding and the harmonious relationship between the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures.[8] Often the runner team visit schools and the children sometimes write essays or paint pictures.[2][5] Persons like Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Carl Lewis supported the run and were previous holders of the torch.
Routes
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Some examples of routes or its parts:
- 2006 Uganda: Kampala - Jinja, Uganda
- 2007 Bulgaria, : Sofia - Montana, Bulgaria
- 2008 Indonesia, : Jakarta
- 2008 USA, : Mancos - Bluff, Utah and Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Hesperus, Colorado
- 2008 Poland, : Szczecin - Stargard Szczeciński - Koszalin - Słupsk - Kościerzyna - Wejherowo - Gdańsk
References
- ^ a b "Olympian receives World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer award". Business Standard. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "SOUTHGATE: World Harmony Run to come through Downriver this weekend". The News-Herald. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b "US World Harmony Run Concludes in Midtown". The Epoch Times. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "WORLD HARMONY RUN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUNNING FOR PEACE". South-South News. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Running for world harmony". Toledo Blade. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Worldwide torch relay reaches Cornwall". BBC. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ^ "Biography of Sri Chinmoy – Part 3". www.writespirit.net. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "World Harmony Run Picks Mankato For A Stop Along Their Route". KEYC-TV. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.