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Llorenzo Vidal Vidal
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Llorenzo Vidal Vidal in 2006
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Llorenzo Vidal Vidal
1936 (age 88–89) Santanyi, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Writer, teacher, pacifist |
| Awards | Ramon Llull Award |
Llorenzo Vidal Vidal is a poet, teacher, and peace activist from Mallorca, Spain. He is well-known for creating the School Day of Non-violence and Peace (DENIP) in 1964. This special day encourages schools around the world to learn about non-violence and peace. It's a free and voluntary event where students and teachers from all countries can join in. In 2010, he was named an Ambassador of Peace by a group in Geneva, Switzerland.
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About Llorenzo Vidal Vidal
Llorenzo Vidal Vidal was born in Santanyi, Mallorca, in 1936. He became a teacher and later worked as an education inspector in different parts of Spain, including Cádiz, Ceuta, and the Balearic Islands. From 1964 onwards, he dedicated his life to promoting peace and non-violence through education.
The School Day of Non-violence and Peace (DENIP)
The School Day of Non-violence and Peace (DENIP) is a very important project started by Llorenzo Vidal Vidal. It was one of the first ideas of its kind. It's not run by the government or any official group. Instead, it's a free and voluntary way for schools everywhere to teach about peace. This day helps students and teachers learn how to solve problems without fighting and how to live together peacefully.
His Writings
Llorenzo Vidal Vidal has written many books, including poetry and essays. His works often focus on themes of peace, spirituality, and understanding.
Poetry Books
He wrote poems in both Catalan-Majorcan and Spanish. Some of his poetry collections include:
- El cant de la balalaika (1958)
- Insania Terrae (1962)
- Talaiot del vent (1965)
- Estels filants (1991)
- Petits poemes (1999)
- La rosa de los vientos. Recopilación poética (2012)
Essays and Other Works
Llorenzo Vidal Vidal also wrote essays, which are non-fiction writings that explore ideas. Many of his essays are about education and peace. One of his most important works is Petit llibre d'un solitari / Pequeño libro de un solitario. This book is seen as a significant work about peace and spirituality in Mallorca.
Some of his essays include:
- Orientaciones sobre la celebración del Día Escolar de la No-violencia y la Paz (1965)
- Fundamentación de una Pedagogía de la No-violencia y la Paz (1971)
- Ideario no-violento (1981)
- El joven buscador de la paz (1982)
See also
In Spanish: Llorenç Vidal Vidal para niños
- List of peace activists
