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Sri Chinmoy at WHR

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

World Harmony Run 2010, Chełm (Poland)

Some examples of routes or its parts:

References

  1. ^ a b "Olympian receives World Harmony Run Torch-Bearer award". Business Standard. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "SOUTHGATE: World Harmony Run to come through Downriver this weekend". The News-Herald. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b "US World Harmony Run Concludes in Midtown". The Epoch Times. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  4. ^ "WORLD HARMONY RUN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUNNING FOR PEACE". South-South News. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Running for world harmony". Toledo Blade. 29 July 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Worldwide torch relay reaches Cornwall". BBC. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Biography of Sri Chinmoy – Part 3". www.writespirit.net. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  8. ^ "World Harmony Run Picks Mankato For A Stop Along Their Route". KEYC-TV. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
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