Alphonso Horne at Shinnyo Lantern Floating For Peace Ceremony And Festival at Hearst Plaza At Lincoln Center

On Sunday, Sept. 21, the second annual “Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace will take place at the Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool at Hearst Plaza, Lincoln Center. Coinciding with the International Day of Peace and the opening of the U.N. General Assembly, this unique occasion will bring together prominent civic, interfaith and community leaders, along with New Yorkers of all ages, to inspire a collective quest for peace with lantern floating, live music and cultural performances at one of the most iconic settings in New York City.

New Yorkers can see (and hear), for free, the talents of several wonderful artists perform at the Milstein Pool:...

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On Sunday, Sept. 21, the second annual “Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace will take place at the Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool at Hearst Plaza, Lincoln Center. Coinciding with the International Day of Peace and the opening of the U.N. General Assembly, this unique occasion will bring together prominent civic, interfaith and community leaders, along with New Yorkers of all ages, to inspire a collective quest for peace with lantern floating, live music and cultural performances at one of the most iconic settings in New York City.

New Yorkers can see (and hear), for free, the talents of several wonderful artists perform at the Milstein Pool:

· Christopher Wheeldon, the renowned choreographer

· Wendy Whelan, the principal dancer with the New York City Ballet and guest artist with Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company

· Craig Hall, New York City Ballet

· And, Alphonso Horne, a 26-year-old trumpet virtuoso who was handpicked by Wynton Marsalis to be a part of his Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars, among others.


During the free day-long, family-friendly event, that is open to the public, participants will have the opportunity to construct a paper lantern and inscribe it with a personal message of peace. Participants can then set the lanterns afloat in the Paul Milstein Reflecting Pool. The Shinnyo Lantern Floating for Peace is meant to inspire a spirit of harmony and compassion that transcends all boundaries of age, gender, nationality, ethnicity, and religious tradition – and empower people to create a stronger force for peace in our families, our communities, and globally. Lanterns will be provided throughout the day on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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