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We asked: What does the Peace festival mean to you?

You said:

It is the highlight of my year. When I get to perform, enjoy other performers
and meet loads of friends I have not seen for ages.
Chris Philpott

Interest in other people’s creeds, ideas and beliefs.
It also means a great party where I meet many of my old friends who have gone their different ways,
but I am sure to meet them there and catch up with their news
Denise Fowler

A lot of work, a lot of fun and happy friendships and a focus to celebrate development issues once a year
Jane Knight

Sunny weekend with like-minded people re-connecting with global politics
Kate Oliver

The excitement I feel when I see the tents and stalls go up on Friday night,
‘Con’ the man who always takes his shirt off to dance in front of the marquee,
Barry Patterson “The man in green with the biggest trousers you’ve ever seen”,
the wet years, it goes ahead whatever the weather,
Sisters of Percy singing Kumbi…bus m’lord kumbi bus!!
The first year the Notables played on the bandstand one of the most moving performances I have ever seen,
friends, fun, sun warmth, real lemonade…
Angie Corbett

Peace talks were a very positive development in latter years
Jon Lewis