An Opening Ceremony
Daily viewing is invited during regular library hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., through next Friday. The peace exhibit will be formally unveiled in an opening ceremony at 2:45 on Monday afternoon in the School Library.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include a short film, student speakers, presentation of certificates and an introduction about the exhibit.
The exhibit displays the themes, principles and achievements of these three outstanding men. Colorful photographs, quotes and facts about Gandhi, King and Ikeda are featured in the impressive exhibit, which has been displayed at numerous locations throughout the world.
Around the World
On tour, the traveling exhibit has been shown at Princeton, Yale, Boston University, the Berlin City Hall, the Parliament of New Zealand, the San Carlos National Museum in Mexico and In more than 100 other schools and sites. The Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders prize is a coveted award that has been presented to outstanding figures of the 20th century. Among the winners are Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Coretta Scott King, Mikhail Gorbachev and John Hume.
“I find it an honor to have our students work toward this endeavor,” said Culver High teacher Carlos Valverde. These students are eager to share an activity that explores the principles of nonviolence as a way of life and a means to bring about positive change in society. It is their hope that you help welcome, support, and participate in this unique experience by visiting the exhibit while it is here.”
