Peace Mandalas – Paint with Me
“I paint one half, you paint the other”: shared creativity to build bonds of fraternity.
An artistic activity open to people of all ages.
An artistic and creative activity promoted by Mimos para tus Ojos in cooperation with Living Peace International. Paint half a peace mandala and share the other half with someone else, adding a message on the back to build bonds of fraternity.
Who it is for
- Young and older people, including care homes and people living alone.
- Students from different schools, cities or countries.
- Families, parishes, movements, associations and other community groups.
Objectives
- Promote intergenerational, interreligious and intercultural fellowship.
- Bring warmth and colour to lonely and/or older people.
- Build bridges of fraternity and encourage dialogue among young people worldwide.
- Build a culture of peace through shared creativity.
Objectives
Activities
- Download the black-and-white mandalas from the website’s Materials section after logging in.
- Colour the first half of the mandala.
- Write a message of peace on the back.
- Give or exchange the mandala with someone else, such as an older person or a student from another school or country, who will colour the second half.
- Display completed mandalas in shared spaces or at home as a visible sign of peace and fraternity.
Watch “Pinta con migo” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2hidQsHc0c
Deadline
There is no deadline: this is a permanent, ongoing initiative open to everyone.
Discover also:
Building bridges of fraternityPromote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
Elephants for PeaceA journey of creativity and serenity through art!
Giant mandala for peaceA collective activity combining art, community participation and environmental awareness.
International Essay ContestWords that build the future.