World Poetry Eighth Anniversary Gala Celebration

The World Poetry Reading Series And the Vancouver Public Library present
the Eighth Anniversary Gala Celebration!

February 27, 2009
7:00 PM
At the Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch (our gracious hosts and supporters)
Alice MacKaye Room

Featuring:
Greetings from the library
Greetings from the City of Vancouver
World Poetry Co-founders and hosts:
Ariadne Sawyer & Alejandro Mujica-Olea
Blessings: Vera Manuel, Godwin Barton First Nations
Douglas Beacon, United Church

World Poetry Life Time Achievement Awards:
Ms. Ahn Bong Ja
Professor Diego Bastianutti

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 in Vancouver

African Canadian Heritage Month Special Tribute
Addena Sumter Freitag
Tanya Evanson

World Poetry Awards:
Volunteer of the year: Jacqueline Maire
World Poetry Radio Show: Guest host Lucia Gorea
Musicians of Excellence: Pancho and Sal
Artist of Excellence: Peter Lojewski
The World Poetry Committee woven word tapestry poem:
The Many Faces of Love
A living wall of poetry from Canada and around the world.
Music by Pancho and Sal
Korean Musician: Moon Sub Park
Letters from the Governor General of Canada
The Prime Minster of Canada
The Premier of British Columbia
Come help us celebrate!
Admission free

Contact Person:
Ariadne Sawyer,MA
World Poetry Media
Phone: 604-526-4729
ariadnes@uniserve.com
www.ariadnescoaching.com