Exhibition and Song for UN 40th: UN Community at NY SOHO Gallery 1985 Sept 13
Filed under 2 or more | Art Exhibits | photo - alone | Thoughts from the UN community. | UN AnniversariesRepresentatives of over 40 countries attended
the exhibition on 13 Sep 1985
in Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations
and
Premier of song offered to the U.N.
The Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations
and Mrs. Lalitha Krishnan
request the honour of your presence at a
Special Welcome Reception
to cefebrate the
40th Anniversary of the United Nations
at the
Jharna-Kala Exhibition
Paintings by Sri Chinmoy
and
Premiere of song offered to the
United Nations by the
Permanent Mission of India
Friday, 13 September 1985 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Ambassador Krishnan sponsored the 13 Sept.1985 event at the Jharna-Kala Gallery:
“I support wholeheartedly Sri Chinmoy’s efforts at the United Nations to establish world peace. I was so happy to be able to host the reception tonight at a gallery exhibiting Sri Chinmoy’s paintings, to welcome diplomats of the Fortieth Session of the General Assembly. It was an unforgettable experience!”
– H.E. Mr Natarajan Krishnan
Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations
13 September 1985
Quote also appears in
‘Oneness-World-Peace-Gifts”‘ page 23
Obtain better Photographs from event (some here and below are photocopies)
Outline of Progrmme:
Welcome –
Mission of India – Festival of India
40th anniversary of UN – 24th Oct 1985
International Year of Peace begins in 1986
Meditation with Sri Chinmoy
Distinguished Representatives and other guests, all invited to observe
A few moments of silence in prayer and meditation
UN Peace Song in 6 Languages-
“Peace God’s Beauty” and “O Body of the World” :
Words and Music by Sri Chinmoy
– Sung by the Peace Meditation at the UN Choir
in the 6 official Languages of the U.N.
About the artist:
Most are familiar with the activities of Sri Chinmoy: the Peace Meditation at the U.N.
The Director of the Jharna Kala Art foundation reads
a recent descriptive article on Jaharn Kala – Fountain Art.:
Song:
“O Diplomat, O Delegate”
Invitation to enjoy the exhibit and refreshments
There may also have been Quotations about the UN used for readings by Members of Peace Meditation at the UN:
See compilation of 1985-09-Sept-13-rt-group-quotes-by-ckg-on-un-feb-85-ocr
PDF of Music Scores:
- 1985-09-Sept-13-gallery-un-song-peace-gods-beauty-eng-score
- 1985-09-Sept-13-gallery-un-song-body-world-eng-score
- 1985-09-Sept-13-un-song-peace-gods-beauty-6-language-score
Click on image below for larger or different resolution Photo – Image.
For Example of Previous Art related programmes see also:
- Mar 1979: Permanent Representative Dr. Rikhi Japal and programme for International Year of the Child with Assistant Secretary General Dr.Lim: Painting dedicated to IYC presented by Rep of Gov of India: Mar 1979 .
- Aug 1979: Reception for UN Ambassadors at Gallery in Manhattan in support of IYC, Hosted by Perm.Rep. of Panama to UN