World Laughter Day 2008, Sunday, May 4th
“World Laughter Day” was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria,
founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of
World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is
intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship
through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of
the Laughter Yoga movement (now present worldwide on all 5 continents).
Click here to read Dr Kataria's 2008 Message for World Laughter Day:
You can see a list of World Laughter Day Celebrations in the USA and
around the world at:
In Los Angeles ,
05/04/08, 11am - 2pm
Ocean Park Beach
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(closest to lifeguard station 26)
Media Contact: Angela Rodriguez (213) 716-7167
FREE event, FUN for all ages
SPECIAL activites for kids (Elmo and Buzzo The Clown will be there
- face painting - balloon making and more.)
WARM UP your laughter! We'll have special competitions for the 2008
most joyful, heartfelt, best laughing man, woman, child and senior and
substantial in-kind prizes worth their weight for the winners!
We Need Volunteers!
Want to experience a day of fun and meet great people? We need your
help to greet people, set up and clean up and a few other simple tasks.
Please contact either Angela Rodriguez (213 716 7167) or Kim Selbert
(310 849 4642).
Driving Directions
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Where To Park
There is all day parking for $6 in lot 5 south (or free is you arrive
early and find a spot on the street!)
Who Is Organizing World Laughter Day 2008 in Los Angeles?
The 2008 World Laughter Day Celebration in Los Angeles is organized
by the Laugh Angeles Foundation.
Our mission is to enhance personal health and to promote community
well-being through the use of laughter and associated techniques.
The Laugh Angeles Foundation is a charitable project of the American
School Of Laughter Yoga. We operate
as a foundation under the fiscal sponsorship of the International Humanities
Center, a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS
Code. We have formed in January 2007 to help and support:
- The creation and growth of free & public social Laughter Clubs
in the Los Angeles area.
- The spread of the Laughter Yoga method as a simple and accessible
healing technique for populations with special needs such as, but
not limited to, seniors, physically challenged individuals, veterans,
prisoners, parolees, economically disadvantaged groups of individuals,
youth at risk, victims of natural disasters (e.g. fires & earthquakes)
and people living in isolation.
Click here to
read more about the Laugh Angeles Foundation.
What Is World Laughter Day?
World Laughter Day is a free, fun-filled community event that promotes
a happier and healthier lifestyle.
- Our concept is unique: we use laughter as a form of exercise for
physical and mental wellness. Any body can do it.
- There are scientifically proven benefits: laughter has both preventive
& therapeutic values.
- Stress is too expensive to be ignored: A playful approach to life
is a key factor in keeping healthy. Laughter puts anxiety on a back
burner for everyone.
- Expect a healthy, heartfelt and hilarious event!
Expected Attendance:
- 150+
- cross-cultural
- all ages
Why A World Laughter Day in Los Angeles?
A core group of inspired volunteers have dedicated many hours of their
own time to the realization of this project with the hope of raising
public awareness in the diverse community of Los Angeles about the practical
values of Laughter Clubs for personal health and healing [read
more]
Thank You To Our 2008 Sponsors!
For sponsorship opportunities please call
Angela Rodriguez at (213) 716-7167
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