Stamps on 100 Years of Hague Peace Palace

 

Date of Issue : 9 September 2013

PostNL issued a set of special stamps to mark the Centennial anniversary of the Peace Palace in The Hague. Since its inauguration, the Peace Palace has become a worldwide icon of Peace and Justice. A chain of special events are scheduled between August 28th and September 21st, the UN Day of Peace, to emphasize The Netherlands’ unwavering commitment to a better world in which conflicts are settled peacefully. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Peace Palace, the world famous Peace One Day Celebration Concert is held in the garden of the Peace Palace this year.

On 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace, Peace One Day closes a series of concerts with performances by Natasha Bedingfield, DJ Paul van Dyk, the Brazilian legend Carlinhos Brown, Spanish superstar Miguel Bose, the BRIT award winning band The Feeling, English X-Factor star Jahmene Douglas, the Hague band Kane and many more international artists who selflessly contribute.

 

Hague Peace Palace celebrates 100 years as symbol of Peace and Justice

 

August 28th marks the centennial anniversary of the Peace Palace in The Hague. Since its inauguration, the Peace Palace has become a worldwide icon of Peace and Justice. A chain of special events are scheduled between August 28th and September 21st, the UN Day of Peace, to emphasize The Netherlands’ unwavering commitment to a better world in which conflicts are settled peacefully.

On Saturday 21 September and on the day after Omroep West will (live) transmit several programs about the Day of Peace in The Hague.

Voice of Peace
On Saturday 21 September,  from 8:30 h. TV West will broadcast the Voice of Peace, with portraits of the children and the finale from the stage at the garden of the Peace Palace.

Peace One Day Celebration Concert
On Saturday from 19:30 to 23:30 hours TV West will LIVE transmit the Peace One Day Celebration Concert.

Special Peace Run
Sunday 22 September TV West will broadcast a TV special on the Peace Run. It is broadcasted from 18:00 in the program 'West on Sunday’. On Saturday 21 September 89.3 Radio West provides a live coverage of the Peace Run.