Event Highlights for Friday, September 26th 2003
05:00-06:30 Meditation & Yoga
06:00-07:00 Cultural Presentation
07:00-08:00 Ragasamanwaya – Fusion Medley
Conceived and Directed by Ramesh Narayan
The Future Generation Embracing for Peace & Harmony
Young speakers from around the world come together to address the common goal of achieving peace and harmony by service to others regardless of faith or nationality.
08:35-09:00 Inaguration of Youth Conference
08:30-12:30 CEOs and Business Leaders for Peace & Harmony (Conducted at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences)
Presided over by the His Excellency the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a highly select group of top CEOs and business leaders from around the world discuss how to make India an economically secure, spiritually strong global leader among nations.
02:00-03:30 Jala Mahasangamam (Convergence of Waters)
A procession of representatives from all 191 United Nation member countries symbolizing the unity of humankind. The flags and waters from all countries will be honoured. The procession’s culmination is the merging and worship of waters from all the countries throughout the world and the seven sacred rivers of India
04:30-05:00 Address to the Youth by Amma and The President of India
The President and Amma address the nation and 100,000 youth about the need for a spiritual revolution and international integration. This will be followed by short inspiring messages to the youth by key celebrities. Rs. 500,000 in cash to top essay writers from schools across India will also be granted.Educational Reforms Reports to be submitted to the President.
05:05-05:50 Inspirational Messages to the Youth
6:00 Talk on Amma
Swamini Krishnamrita Prana (Trustee, Mata Amritanandamayi Sevika Math)
6:30 onwards Amma’s Address, Bhajans, “AMMA’s DARSHAN”
8.30 Cultural Presentations
- Chinese Lion Dance
Performed by the Wong Low Shen Shee Chee How temple troupe from Malaysia. - Devotional music from India
Shanker Mahadevan