The Beatles Fans Send Ringo Starr A Message Of 'Peace And Love' On His 85th Birthday
Each year on his birthday since 2008, Ringo invites people everywhere to pause at 12 noon local time to say, think, or post "Peace and Love" as a collective moment of global unity.
Fans and visitors who took part in this uplifting initiative filmed a special "Peace and Love" moment, which has been shared by Ringo himself on his official Facebook page as part of the international celebration - putting Liverpool's message of peace in the spotlight alongside other messages from all around the globe.
Mary Chadwick, General Manager of The Beatles Story, said: "It is an honour for us that The Beatles Story is trusted to carry the torch for Liverpool's contribution to Ringo's incredible Peace and Love initiative, and we're so happy it is becoming a tradition for locals and fans. We were so warmed by the enthusiastic response from the pupils who joined us from Ringo's primary school St Silas - proving that Beatlemania is still alive in our community."
In honour of Ringo's milestone birthday and lifelong advocacy for peace, The Beatles Story also unveiled the UK's first and only Ringo Starr Peace and Love Sculpture. The sculpture, created using an original casting of Ringo's right hand, symbolically and quite literally shows that Ringo had a hand in spreading peace. Each piece is handcrafted by seasoned artisans, blending artistic craftsmanship with heartfelt meaning to create a lasting emblem of positivity.
This limited-edition sculpture is part of an exclusive initiative by the Ringo Starr organisation, with a select number made available to institutions and cultural spaces around the world.
The statue, which was on display outside The Beatles Story during the Peace and Love event earlier today, has now been moved to its new home within the museum itself.
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