Summer Sounds of Peace Concert

Tibetan Monks and one of Australia’s leading percussionists will combine to provide a spectacular closing to the Australian Scholar-Athlete Games at The University of Queensland tomorrow (January 28) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

The Namagyl Monks, part of the Dalai Lama’s personal entourage, will dissolve a sand mandala created on site during the week symbolising the beauty and fragility of life.

Renowned percussionist Grant Collins will feature in a 45 minute solo performance as part of the free public concert ‘Summer Sounds of Peace’.

The evening will feature young people from the Asia Pacific coming together in music, art and culture to showcase their musical and theatrical experiences from the Games.

Games Project Manager Alan Colegrave said the closing ceremony was about bringing people from the games and local community together to share in the spirit of multi-culturalism and international understanding.

“The Tibetan Monks and Grant Collin’s performance will bring their own unique sound to the Summer Sounds of Peace concert and is a rare opportunity for people to experience,” said Mr Colegrave.

The Summer Sounds of Peace is a free public concert that will bring the Australian Scholar Athlete Games to a close.

The Games united almost 100 students from across the Asia Pacific region to participate in a program of sport, culture and education.

The Games have been a first for the southern hemisphere and promoted understanding, acceptance and friendship among the youth of the world.

The program has been delivered in partnership between the Queensland Government, The University of Queensland and the Institute for International Sport with a view to Queensland hosting the World Scholar-Athlete Games in 2008.

Media, for more information, contact Kelly Chapman on 0412 066 466
The event will be held at the UQ Centre, Union Rd, The University of Queensland, St Lucia. Parking is available.