Feb 27/09--It's World Poetry GALA Time Again!

Come Early! Seating is Limited!

At 7:00 PM on Friday, February 27th, join hosts and World Poetry co-founders Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea in the gala celebration of the World Poetry Reading Series' eighth anniversary!

Greetings:
•   Vancouver Public Library
•   The City of Vancouver
Blessings:
•   Vera Manuel, Secwepemc / Ktunaxa (Shuswap / Kootenay) First Nations
•   Douglas Beacon, United Church
Presenters:
•   Mr. Tong Mo Suh, Consulate General of South Korea
•   Dr. Alberta Lai, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute;
    Cultural Office of the Consulate General (Vancouver)
African Canadian Heritage Month Special Tribute:
•   Addena Sumter Freitag
•   Tanya Evanson
Awards:
•   Lifetime Achievement (2009): Ahn Bong Ja and Diego Bastianutti
•   Volunteer of the Year: Jacqueline Maire
•   Musicians of Excellence: Pancho and Sal
•   Guest Radio Host: Lucia Gorea
•   Artist of Excellence: Peter Lojewski
Readings:
•   African Canadian Tribute: Addena Sumter-Freitag and Tanya Evanson
•   World Poetry Committee Group Poem
Music:
•   Pancho and Sal
Poetry Display:
•   World Poetry Committee Woven Word Tapestry Poem
•   The Many Faces of Love
A living wall of poetry from Canada and around the world.
Letters of Congratulations:
•   The Governor General of Canada
•   The Premier of British Columbia

7:00 PM at the Vancouver Public Library
Alma Van Dusen Room, Lower Level
350 West Georgia Street (Central Branch)
Vancouver BC
Admission: FREE! Seating is limited.
Contact: Ariadne Sawyer (604-526-4729 or ariadnes@uniserve.com)

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