1000 Voices for Peace: A Community Pop-Up Choir and Peace Walk

Name: 1000 Voices for Peace: A Community Pop-Up Choir and Peace Walk
Start: 2026-05-16T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Brilliant Cultural Centre

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Brilliant Cultural Centre | Castlegar, BC

1000 Voices for Peace
Bring your voice and help us bring more harmony into our world. We'll gather for peace, using our voices in community singing, then we'll take a peaceful walk to the historic Doukhobor suspension bridge overlooking the Kootenay River. Art activities for children and those interested will be available during the choral event. Connect with the greater community—and with the peaceful home within yourself and your neighbours.
Schedule of events:
1:00 Community Sing (Pop-up choir):
Directed by Jennifer Lebedoff with the support of Malina & The Songkeepers, you'll be guided to participate in harmonies and very simple songs celebrating peace and humanity. Inspired by choirs like the Singing Resistance, we'll use our peaceful voices to make a positive impact. All people are welcome! No singing or choir experience is necessary, only the genuine desire to be in peaceful community.
1:00 Art Making:
While the Community Sing is happening, there will be an art activity for children and anyone interested. Make colourful, peaceful signs for the walk.
3:00 PM Peace Walk:
We'll walk together to the Historic Doukhobor Suspension Bridge, where there will be more singing and an incredible photo opportunity on the bridge and the surrounding area!
This event will be the opening of the 79th Annual USCC Festival. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
FREE! Doors for the Choral Event will open at 12:30 (no earlier) and the abundant seating inside is first come, first served. Wheelchair parking and access are available in the Centre. If the seats inside are filled we'll open the side doors and let the music spill out onto the lawn and gardens!
This event was lovingly created for the community by the USCC Festival Planning Committee, Domnash.org, and with the support of all the choirs performing during festival weekend.