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“The Garden of Peace” is a non-profit association that aims to implement social solidarity initiatives, promoting a close relationship between peace and development in all its spheres: environment, work, recovery of history, the memory of Mediterranean civilisations and new multicultural and multiracial relations between peoples, as a testimony to peace and tolerance between them.

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A GARDEN OF OLIVE TREES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

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The olive tree is synonymous of peace and brotherhood among men. A golden thread that “speaks” of tolerance, generosity, charity and altruism.

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The olive tree symbolizes conciliation; a marvellous reconciliation between people in order to know and recognise each other.

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From small and medium-sized projects for local development, to meetings and seminars on priority issues for the area.

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THE PROJECT

THE OLIVE TREE, UNIVERSAL SYMBOL OF PEACE

 

At the heart of our non-profit association, we fuel the ambition to elevate the olive tree as a universal symbol of peace. The Garden of Peace actively commits to the creation and promotion of enchanting olive gardens throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. Each garden is characterized by 21 varieties of olive trees, representing, by territorial and bibliographical relevance, 21 different nations, thus considered indigenous varieties, and aspire to symbolize unity and collaboration among peoples.

The root of this project is found in Paciano, a picturesque Italian medieval village, enveloped by olive trees, whose name is inspired by Janus Bifrons, the deity of Peace. Our primary goal is to transform spaces into authentic oases of serenity and reconciliation, blending together mysticism, history, nature, and harmony.

 

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A GARDEN OF PEACE

 

PROMOTING PEACE AND INCLUSION

 

The association, The Garden of Peace, spreads a powerful message of tolerance, cooperation, and mutual understanding through its olive gardens. These gardens invite people from different cultures and backgrounds to come together, share experiences, and build connections that transcend the barriers of differences. The initiative highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity and valuing diversity as a source of enrichment. Olive gardens represent a concrete opportunity to embrace diversity and counter intolerance and violence, creating a supportive and inclusive social climate. With the presence of olive trees from 21 countries, these gardens serve as a living testament to the possibility of cooperation and harmony among cultures.

 

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A GARDEN OF PEACE

 

PROMOTING PEACE AND INCLUSION

 

The association, The Garden of Peace, spreads a powerful message of tolerance, cooperation, and mutual understanding through its olive gardens. These gardens invite people from different cultures and backgrounds to come together, share experiences, and build connections that transcend the barriers of differences. The initiative highlights the importance of preserving biodiversity and valuing diversity as a source of enrichment. Olive gardens represent a concrete opportunity to embrace diversity and counter intolerance and violence, creating a supportive and inclusive social climate. With the presence of olive trees from 21 countries, these gardens serve as a living testament to the possibility of cooperation and harmony among cultures.

 

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DESIGNING A GARDEN OF PEACE

 

POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS FOR RESPONSIBLE USE

 

The Garden of Peace is an open project, customizable by the involved entities, in compliance with the terms set by the agreement that The Garden of Peace association signs with the custodian. The use of the garden is regulated to ensure its integrity, prohibiting its use for propaganda, commercial, or political purposes. The association ensures the garden’s harmony with the landscape: its creation requires careful planning and the active involvement of the community.

The 21 varieties of olive trees that compose the garden come from the World Germplasm Bank of the Olive Tree in Cordova, Spain. The garden offers multiple uses, generating peace through a walk among olive trees from 21 Mediterranean and other nations. The Garden of Peace is also a multifunctional space for cultural events that strengthen its identity and involve the entire community.

The active participation of young and elderly in the olive gardens further broadens the concept of serenity and reconciliation. These gardens are not just places for intercultural encounters, but also spaces where the tradition rooted in olive growing is preserved and passed on. Young people have the opportunity to learn from the knowledge passed on by the elderly, an intergenerational interaction that promotes respect for history and ancestral wisdom, strengthens community ties, and enriches the cultural identity of the involved individuals.

 

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