Ono will light the Imagine Peace Tower, which will take place on the island of Viðey by Reykjavik, and will be followed by the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band playing a special concert. The artist and peace campaigner, Yoko Ono, will also be presenting awards to figures chosen for their contribution to world peace with a biennial award.
The Lennon Ono Grant for Peace 2010
The LennonOno Grant for Peace was created to honour her late husband John Lennon’s dedication to peace and commitment to the preservation of human rights. Created in 2002, this biennial award has always been given to two recipients. To mark this special anniversary year, Yoko Ono will be presenting this award to four recipients who have been selected based on their courage and commitment to peace, truth and human rights. Receiving awards will be Josh Fox, Michael Pollan, Alice Walker and Barbara Kowalcyk.
After the award ceremony she will light the Imagine Peace Tower illuminated memorial. A ray of light is shot into the night from the island of Viðey, "to join together and let the power of light and prayer become a collective expression of the desire for peace and harmony on our planet." Her relaunched Plastic Ono Band will perform after the ceremony.and her relaunched Plastic Ono Band will perform as well.
Honor John Lennon
For this unique occasion the Grand Hotel Reykjavik you a special Peace accommodation offer with a three nights stay in business class room on the 10th and 11th floor in the grand tower of Grand Hotel Reykjavík. You cant find a better view from a hotelroom to the island of Viðey.
Included in the offer is a welcome drink, three course dinner, and breakfast in bed. Plus the guests have free access to the marvelous spa and fitness at the hotel, where one can enjoy a relaxing shoulder and head massage in the Jaccuzzi.
Honor John Lennon special offer at Grand Hotel Reykjavik
Price EUR 584 – 292 pr. person
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Booking at sales@grand.is
The Peace Tower lighting can viewed around the world via a live feed at imaginepeace.com
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