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Imagine Peace Tower relights for the week of March 20 - 26
This evening, March 20th at 21:00, the Imagine Peace Tower relights for a week, to celebrate spring equinox and the wedding anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Lennon and Ono were married on this day in the year 1969. The world's most rememorable honeymoon followed, when they put on the "Bed-in-Peace" protest agains the Vietnam War. March 20th, 2015 couldn't be more…
YOKO ONO WILL PAY HER ANNUAL VISIT TO ICELAND THIS OCTOBER, TO ILLUMINATE IMAGINE PEACE TOWER ON JOHN LENNON’S BIRTHDAY, MONDAY 9 OCTOBER
Yoko will be paying her annual visit to Iceland this October, to signal the illumination of Imagine Peace Tower in memory of John Lennon on Monday 9th October - his birthday.
Imagine Peace Tower
The Imagine Peace Tower is a striking work of art on Viðey Island, just off the coast of Reykjavík. Created by artist Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon, the tower is a powerful symbol of peace and hope.
Peace and multiculturalism celebrated on Viðey Island!
On Saturday December 8th between 2.15 – 5 p.m., the yearly Peace and Multiculturalism event will take place on Viðey Island. The event is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a fun programme and experience togetherness in the peaceful environment of Viðey Island.In Viðey House, Elsa Nielsen will read from her new book Brosbókin. Later, children can enjoy handicrafts and sing…
Autumn in Reykjavík
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Reykjavík. Icelandic nature is amazingly beautiful and colourful at this time of year, and although there is no frost yet, there is definitely a shiver of crispness in the air with great opportunities to see the dances of the elusive Northern Lights.
Recipients of the 2014 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace
YOKO ONO has announced the four recipients of the 2014 Lennon Ono Grant For Peace, the biennial award which she inaugurated in 2002. Previous recipients of the award have included Doctors Without Borders, Josh Fox, Michael Pollan, Alice Walker, The Centre for Constitutional Rights, Pussy Riot and the late Rachel Corrie. This year’s awards, which will be presented in Reykjavik,…
A Slow Evening in Reykjavík: Where to Linger After Sunset
Looking for a slower pace? This Reykjavík evening guide covers intimate wine bars, late-night art, and cosy spots to linger while exploring Iceland after sunset.
2,000 people celebrate John Lennon's birthday on Viðey Island!
The City of Reykjavík would like to thank everyone who sailed-out to Viðey Island last night to share a moment of peace on John Lennon’s birthday and witness the illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower – Yoko Ono’s powerful tribute to John Lennon's vision of world peace.Around 2,000 people were in attendance at the ceremony, which is one of the best attended events since the…
Festivals and events in Reykjavík
Reykjavík City is a hotbed of activity all year round, with a remarkable number of annual festivals and seasonal events attracting countless festivalgoers and media attention from around the world.
Write a Wish and Know it Will Come True
Yoko Ono invites all guests of the Illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower to write down their wishes and hang them on one of her wishing trees.