International Day of Happiness - Paris, France

By Jean-Francois Moulinet for Peace-France. The MC, Takeyuki guests and the discussion was KOYAMA presented shortly YSP and interesting.

S ince 2013, the United Nations has introduced the movie. After the In Lyon (South East of France), they celebrated the “International Day projection, he guided a discussion joined a similar event organized by of Happiness” as a way to asking participants what happiness for another association for 100 people. recognize the importance of happiness them is and what they can now do to be happier. The evening concluded with a We wait for other communities to in the lives of people around the world. organize similar events in the coming In 2015, the UN launched the 17 nice buffet. days. Sustainable Development Goals that Also, in Orsay-Les Ulis, several seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, families organized similar screenings “Happiness is the only thing that and protect our planet – three key in their homes as part of their Tribal doubles if you share it.” - Albert aspects that lead to well-being and Messiah activities. It was a good way Schweitzer. happiness. to renew contact with friends and For this beautiful occasion, more than 188 movie theaters and more than 3000 citizens also in associative rooms showed the movie “What’s Happiness to You?” “What’s happiness to you?” this is a question that was asked by Julien PERON, the director of the film, for four years all around the world. Through more than 1500 interviews, 800 000 kilometers and 25 countries, with one and the same objective: to awaken consciousness and sow seeds of happiness! The French Family Federation joined this campaign by organizing several events: For example, in the Paris Education Center, the evening was organized under the name of Youth and Students