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The Legacy of Gandhi

A Celebration in Honor of International Day of Peace

2024-09-20 18:00:00 2024-09-20 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The Legacy of Gandhi We are thrilled to invite you to a unique exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the world's largest collection of Gandhi-themed stamps. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Art Gallery, Founders Room

Friday, September 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-20 18:00:00 2024-09-20 19:30:00 America/Los_Angeles The Legacy of Gandhi We are thrilled to invite you to a unique exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the world's largest collection of Gandhi-themed stamps. Belvedere Tiburon Library - Art Gallery, Founders Room

Belvedere Tiburon Library

Art Gallery, Founders Room

We are thrilled to invite you to a unique exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through the world's largest collection of Gandhi-themed stamps.

This remarkable philatelic journey traces Gandhi's life from his birth in 1869 to his enduring impact on global peace and non-violence.

This event is cosponsored by the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, ThinkGlobal Arts, and the Rotary Club of Tiburon-Belvedere.

Highlights:

  • Rare stamps from all over the world depicting key moments in Gandhi's life
  • Visual storytelling of his transformation from lawyer to global peace icon
  • Philatelic tributes to his role in India's struggle for independence
  • Stamps honoring his philosophy of non-violence and its worldwide influence

Grand Opening on Friday, September 20

5:30 PM: Reception with Refreshments

6:00 PM: Special Lecture by Dr. Veena Howard, Professor of Asian Religious Traditions, CSU Fresno, Director, M.K. Gandhi Center

Dr. Howard will offer insights into Gandhi's life, philosophy, and lasting impact on the world.

Come see the stamps on display in the Founders Room Friday evening and on Sunday, Sept. 22

Admission: Free and open to the public

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture | Performance & Arts |

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Belvedere Tiburon Library

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