Plan to be in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, or Rio de Janeiro on May 10? (Yes, that’s tomorrow!)

If so, be sure to check out Pangea Day festivities in these cities that are asserting the power of community through massive public events. On May 10, live performances, inspiring speakers, and 24 short films will be shown in public venues–all with the purpose of “helping people see themselves in others.”

Conceived of by filmmaker Jehane Noujaim, the Pangea Day festivities are intended to be a catalyst for year-round community-building activities that link the citizens of the world in creative and inspiring ways.

Talk to us! What creative community building events are happening in your community? Leave a comment below.

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Julie Schwietert

Julie Schwietert Collazo is a writer, editor, researcher, and translator currently in New York, formerly of Mexico City and San Juan. She is Matador's managing editor and is the lead faculty member of MatadorU's travel writing program.

  • ian

    I caught a half hour of the program, and it was very inspiring! You can watch all the films online now http://www.pangeaday.org/pangeadayFilms.php

  • Eva Holland

    Thanks for the link, Ian!

    I noticed one of the programs was featured on YouTube this morning, so it's sweet that it's getting some big-time attention…

  • http://www.bravenewtraveler.com ian

    I caught a half hour of the program, and it was very inspiring! You can watch all the films online now http://www.pangeaday.org/pangeadayFilms.php

  • Eva Holland

    Thanks for the link, Ian!

    I noticed one of the programs was featured on YouTube this morning, so it’s sweet that it’s getting some big-time attention…

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