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Occupy Christchurch 28th October 2011
Occupy Christchurch 28th October 2011
"Occupy Christchurch is celebrating two and a half weeks of 'Occupy Corner'. Answering the international call on the 15th October to support the Occupy Wall Street movement, Occupy Christchurch set up camp and we have been busy ever since. SO far we have seen mass rally's and marches, organising committees and daily general assemblies in the evenings - "the camp is a hive of activity".
This Sunday, 30th October, Occupy Christchurch is hosting a massive picnic in the park. From 11am food, live music, performance, discussion and workshops will be provided by the bucket load. We warmly invite everyone to bring their spare kettle or old mirror and take part in our 'free market'. Swap, share, meet and discuss, we are offering the space to express our hopes and desires – something our city has so desperately needed in recent times.
While the economic system has left one in five of our youth in poverty and the country remains the third most unequal in the Western World we shall continue to struggle, create and celebrate. Join us this weekend to witness and participate in this truly international movement. The event is an alcohol and drug free space – "why not bring your tent?" - we can't wait to meet you.
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