London: The Gandhi Tour Benefit Concert, inspired by the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, was held at the historical Kingsley Hall here to mark the finale of the Festival of Non-violence.

The aim of the festival, organised by Tribes of the World and Music 4 Peace, was to remind Londoners and visitors of the depth and power of non-violence and its pervasive power today in solving the major problems of the city of London and the world at large.

Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate of non-violent resistance and peaceful protest which ultimately led India to independence from British rule and consequently inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, who continues to spread the Mahatma's message of non-violence, multicultural understanding and ending global hunger along with world peace said, "Physical violence and non-physical violence is committed everyday."

There are 1001 ways to commit violence and a 1001 ways to combat violence, he said at function yesterday. "We are like farmers who go out and plant seeds of peace and non-violence. The musical tour gave us the opportunity to reach out to a lot of new people. Music is the greatest healing element in the non-violence movement. All of us can make a big difference in life even if you are able to influence only one life. This is the concept for The Gandhi Tour and why I am involved."

Michael Johnson, Spiritual Adviser to the UN said, "Pathways to Peace is honoured to support the Gandhi Tour global peace initiative."

Source : PTI