World Laughter Day
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World Laughter Day takes place on the first Sunday in May.[1] The first celebration was on January 11, 1998, in Mumbai, India, and was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.
Laughter Yoga says: Laughter is a positive and powerful emotion that has all the ingredients required for individuals to master themselves and to change the world in a tubular way. The day is now celebrated worldwide.
[edit] History
“World Laughter Day” was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day was meant to be a positive manifestation for world peace and to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter Yoga movement (which is now counting over 8,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide on all 7 continents).
[edit] References
- ^ Monica Guzman (2009-05-01). "Harborview to mark World Laughter Day". http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/archives/167831.asp?from=blog_last3. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
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