Bring the kids along to a fun day of activities for children, promoting a peaceful and sharing society.

Activities and play include art, crafts, group games, dance, singing and story-telling.

This is a great weekend event for the whole family to enjoy.

Inspired by the Baha’i Writings.

To register, please contact

Daniel Price: launceston@tas.bahai.org.au

Access: Wheelchair accessible.

The students at Launceston Big Picture have reinvented the Peace Dove Project,

transforming it into their own, unique activity.

Enlarging the Peace Dove template, the students will create a

colourful chalk-walk artwork on the pathways of the Inveresk Precinct.

(Weather Permitting)

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SCHOOL EVENT ONLY

The work will be available for public view, after creation.

Access: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Inveresk-Precinct

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Enquires by text  0435 15 26 12  or  

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Join us for a pop up exhibition of artworks and writing, which tell stories of family traditions and the significance of food in our lives.

Introduce yourself through your favourite recipes or food memories while sharing a platter with local community.  

Join TBUG (Tamar Bicycle Users Group), for some fresh air and exhilaration along the scenic reaches of the Tamar Valley, for this year’s Peace Festival.

Friday Picnic Ride: Meeting at Rose Bay Park, Gravelly Beach, and travelling to Paper Beach, Sidmouth.

This is a 29k bike ride at an approximate speed of 15-20 kph. Picnic lunch to follow.

E-bikes welcome.

Insurance: All community members are welcome to attend the ride*.

*Uninsured riders must sign a participation form waiving all responsibility from TBUG and Bicycle Network.

A free, three-month membership trial for individuals or families can be obtained from https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/affiliate-memberships/?promo=tbug-membership#pricing

The Thought Leadership Event will be held on Thursday 21 September 2023 with Ms Rhoda Roberts AO as the key note speaker. Ms Robert’s address will be followed by a lively panel discussion exploring the theme of the power and potential of festivals to be a driver of positive social change through awareness, education and change and the opportunity this creates to build more peaceful communities.

Follow Link to Booking Website:

https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-festivals

Imagine a time and place. A gathering. Quiet conversations. Joyful dancing. Wafting aromas of shared food. Connections. Learning and laughter. This is the power of festivals.

Join us for a presentation and lively conversation about the potential of festivals to draw communities together to celebrate and tackle the issues of our time. 

One of Australia’s pre-eminent festival directors, Rhoda Roberts AO, will share her story as a significant force on the Australian arts scene.

A member of the Bundjalung nation, Widjabul clan of Northern NSW and South East QLD, Rhoda heads the First Nations Programming for the Sydney Opera House, is Festival Director of the Boomerang Festival/Bluesfest and Creative Director of the Parrtjima Festival (NT).

Following Ms Robert’s address, she will be joined on stage by Rose Boccalatte (Equality Tasmania) and Natalie De Vito (creative producer/curator, arts and festivals consultant) for a panel discussion exploring the power and potential of festivals to drive positive social change through awareness, education and change.

Let’s see, if together, we can make peace mainstream.  Let’s see, if together, we can create goodwill, make connections and create a more peaceful community we can all share.

The Tamar Valley Peace Festival acknowledges the generous support of the City of Launceston and Theatre North.

This event is free, but if you are able, any donation to support the Tamar Valley Peace Festival would be appreciated (see next page) when you book your ticket. 

You need to have a ticket to attend this special event. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

Pre event cash bar will be open from 5:15pm. 

Access: https://theatrenorth.com.au/access

FREE EVENT – but please RSVP for catering and security purposes

Guest refreshments 5.30 – 6.00pm / Presentation 6.00 – 7.00 pm

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Join us for a special networking event for Chamber members held in conjunction with the Tamar Valley Peace Festival and hosted by Platinum Member, the University of Tasmania.

5.00 - 6.00 pm – Chamber Member networking from 5 – 6pm / Presentation 6 – 7pm

6.00- 7.00 pm – Presentation: Embracing Diversity: Creating Vibrancy, talk by 2023 Tasmanian Australian of the Year, John Kamara

As the cultural diversity of Tasmania increases there is a new vibrancy created in our cities and towns. The number of Tasmanians born overseas has increased by more than fifty percent in the last twenty years, stimulating exciting transformations.

Our taste and exposure to food is changing, entrepreneurs are starting new business ventures, and cultural experiences are shared at festivals and community events. However, with these new layers to our social fabric there are challenges faced by new arrivals and marginalised groups as they adjust to the Tasmanian way of life, find employment, housing, and social support.

Join Tasmanian Australian of the Year, John Kamara, as he takes us on a journey exploring the ways that people from diverse communities contribute to a better Tasmania, both culturally and economically. Hear how we can help them overcome systemic disadvantages.

Can’t make it to the venue? The you can still attend the talk online.  To attend online, register via  Zoom, and we’ll email you details on how to join.

This is event is open to Members of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce.

RSVPs essential - Please click here Chamber registration for your complimentary ticket. 

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Join TBUG (Tamar Bicycle Users Group), for some fresh air and exhilaration along the scenic reaches of the Tamar Valley, for this year’s Peace Festival.

Wednesday Ride: Meeting at Rose Bay Park, Gravelly Beach, and travelling to Rowella.

This is a 40K bike ride at an approximate speed of 20 - 25 kph. E-bikes welcome.

Insurance: All community members are welcome to attend the ride*.

*Uninsured riders must sign a participation form waiving all responsibility from TBUG and Bicycle Network.

A free, three-month membership trial for individuals or families can be obtained from https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/affiliate-memberships/?promo=tbug-membership#pricing

While languages may differ, the idea and desire for peace transcend linguistic barriers enabling people from various backgrounds to connect in pursuit of a common goal.

The Pen Pal Project will pair individuals from with MRC’s Rhododendron Group  (mostly people from Bhutan and Nepal) and VELTIC’s volunteers and network of supporters, allowing them to learn about each other’s traditions, languages and customs….friendships starting with a common interest in flowers.

Morning tea and launch of VELTIC and MRC’s Pen Pal Project

For more information,

Please contact Debbie Brumby on 0408 448 617 

or at Veltic.australia@gmail.com

Join the opening celebrations of the Northern Suburbs Reflection Garden of Peace.

In a true reflection of collaboration and sharing, this wonderful project has been provided by Northern Suburbs Community Centre, Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise, Red Cross Connected Women’s group and the Bhutan and Nepalese Community.

The opening of the Reflection Garden of Peace. will combine the unveiling of the Peace Poles*, a project initiated by Rotary International and designed and installed by Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise. Each Peace Pole is a permanent and ongoing installation as part of the Northern Suburbs Community Peace Garden.

Red Cross Connected Women’s group will unveil their “Harmony Hands” mosaic, while the local primary school students have been busy painting peace rocks, adding to the vibrancy of the garden.

Rounding out the day’s festivities, food, refreshments and entertainment is provided by the Bhutan and Nepalese community.

Free, community event.

For more information contact

Trish O’Duffy- manager@nscctas.org.au

Ph: 6326 5506

Access: Wheelchair accessible

*What is a Peace Pole?

The Peace Pole program had its beginnings in 1955. Peace Poles are recognized as the most prominent international symbol and monument to peace. They remind us to think, speak and act in the spirit of peace and harmony and stand as a silent visual for peace to prevail on earth

Each Peace Pole bears the message May Peace Prevail on Earth in different languages on each of its four or six sides. There are estimated over 250,000 Peace Poles in every country in the world dedicated as monuments to peace

Come and explore gentle yoga, breath and mantra, yoga nidra meditation, flow yoga and sound bath, through a series of free classes to inspire peace within and without at Yoga Loft, Launceston.

Day Program:

10:30am-11:15am: Gentle yoga w Gill

11:30am-12:15pm: Pranayama and Mantra w Trish and Ruth

12:45pm-2:00pm: Vinyasa and Soundbath w Kally and David

2:30pm-3:15pm: Yoga Nidra w Kath

 Bookings recommended via Yoga Loft, Launceston on the Mindbody App.

43-45 Brisbane Street*, Launceston, TAS

Further information available at:

www.facebook.com/TheYogaLoftLaunceston or

email Trisha Dixon at info@theyogaloft.com.au

Access: Not Wheelchair accessible