A cooperative Arab-Jewish children's project led to the creation of this peace sculpture, now permanently installed in the Peace Garden at Seattle Center, in the shadow of the Space Needle.  Under the direction of project founder Amineh Ayyad, Palestinian-American, and local Iraqi Artist Sabah Al-Dhaher, Arab and Jewish children came together for many weeks to create this sculpture.  The project was sponsored by The Arab Center of Washington, The Middle East Peace Camp (an Arab & Jewish children's summer camp), Kadima (a progressive Jewish community), and the Iraqi Community Center.

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THE CHILDREN'S PEACE DAY PROCLAMATION

On October 23rd, 2003, the Mayor of the City of Seattle honored our children's work by declaring the dedication day of the sculpture as CHILDREN'S PEACE DAY in Seattle.  Mayor Greg Nickels encouraged all citizens to join our children in their inspirational efforts to promote peace and harmony in the world.  

We hope to celebrate CHILDREN'S PEACE DAY every year at the Seattle Center on October 23rd.  Please join us in our continued efforts to bring communities together to build bridges of peace and harmony.  Please visit the Events section for more information.  Also, please click here to read CHILDREN'S PEACE DAY POEM.

 

 

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