1977 UN Day run and Activities around the world & Sri Chinmoy’s support honored

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The Leader of the Meditation Group at the UN, Sri Chinmoy, has under his guidance about sixty centres for meditation around the world. Students from many of these centres organised local athletic events on U.N. Day, calling attention to the significant role of the United Nations in our world today and urging support for its ideals. (see some illustrative photos at end of article)

In appreciation of this “public service in promoting the nationwide observance of U.N. Day 1977,” the UNA -USA presented Sri Chinmoy with its Distinguished Service Award.

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While in Puerto Rico on U.N. Day, Sri Chinmoy was able to observe one of these relay runs. In San Juan he received an award from the Mayor of San Juan for his dedicated activities in support of the United Nations during a ceremony on 25 October 1977 attended by members of the Consular Body from several nations.

Sri Chinmoy receives a plaque and proclamation from the Honourable Dr. Hernan Padilla , Mayor of San Juan, for his U.N. Day related activities in Puerto Rico.

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The pictures below on this page highlight some of the U.N. Day athletic events around the world.

Sri Chinmoy’s students in Puerto Rico pose under the U.N. Day banner, after completing their 32kilometre U.N. Day relay marathon.

Australian athletes not only participated in a 320 kilometre (200-mile ) relay run from Canberra to Sydney, but also held a 1600-kilometre bicycle marathon to honour the U.N. ‘s 32nd birthday.

Canadian U.N. Day marathons were held in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Victoria.

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In the U.S. A. , 32-mile relay runs , or similar activities, were completed in Chicago, Seattle, Eugene, Oregon, Santa Barbara, Miami, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

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PDF Booklet of some events around world for UN Day:

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 booklet 1977 runs in honour of UN around world


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