2.9 million artists from 190 countries | 4 World Culture Festivals in Washington (DC 2023 ) Nigeria (2022), New Delhi (2016) ,Berlin (2012), | 12 Guinness records
We are all a One World Family. The Art of Living is more of a principle, a philosophy of living life to its fullest. It is a movement… Its core values are to find peace within oneself… To uplift human life everywhere.
~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the World Culture Festival
“The World Culture Festival 2023 brought together over 1 million people from 180 countries to celebrate unity in diversity. Hosted at the National Mall in Washington DC, the festival saw 17,000 artists, and several global political, business, and faith leaders come together to share a message of peace and harmony
42 years of the Art of Living: A big milestone with many achievements, inspiring us to move forward with greater speed and greater enthusiasm. The dream to make life a celebration and the world a family has materialized and become a reality.
Millions of volunteers who have worked with such enthusiasm and love will continue to inspire millions more, reach out to all those areas where we have not reached, and wipe all those tears that are yet there.
Cultural Festival 2022,Nigeria
Themed “Vibrant Africa: The Rising Rhythm”, the Festival aims to build a compassionate and harmonious society by bringing the people of the world together in celebration. Through song, dance, meditation, and dialogue, attendees will share and explore their rich cultural diversity, while honouring the underlying spirit that connects us all as one global family.
The World Cultural Festival 2016 New Delhi
The World Cultural Festival was held on the Yamuna floodplains in New Delhi from 11–13 March 2016. It was organised by Ravi Shankar to celebrate the Art of Living Foundation’s 35 years in service. It was reported to have been attended by 3.5 million people in audience and 37,000 artists over 3 days.
“30 years of the Art of Living: A big milestone with many achievements, inspiring us to move forward with greater speed and greater enthusiasm. The dream to make life a celebration and the world a family has materialized and become a reality.
Millions of volunteers who have worked with such enthusiasm and love will continue to inspire millions more, reach out to all those areas where we have not reached and wipe all those tears that are yet there.
The 30th anniversary is a celebration of achievement and a vision to do more service.”- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi shankkar