Beginning in 2004, activists of the Humanist Movement in Hungary have been marking the anniversary of the Iraq War with a "living peace sign" in Budapest's Heroes' Square, made up of hundreds of people holding up candles as the light fades and evening begins.
(Click to see photos and video of the 2007 peace sign.) Every year, the event has grown, with peace signs appearing in dozens of cities around the world. This year the symbol, which will celebrate nonviolence, will be held on Sunday, March 22. The event begins at 6pm and participation requires a small participation fee (800Ft) to help cover the costs. Hungarian speakers can find more information at http://www.vilagbekemenet.hu/.
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