Pangea Day

Today, i saw a world even in Metro TV called Pangea Day. What is Pangea Day? Pangea day was a worldwide success, appearing on millions of screens and shared at more than 1700 events and parties. On may 10, 2008, gather to watch films made by the world for the world, broadcast live around the globe.


Pangea Day was an international multimedia event conducted on May 10, 2008. Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai and Rio de Janerio, were linked to produce a 4-hour program of films, music and speakers.According to the festival organizers, "Pangea Day plans to use the power of film to bring the world a little closer together."

Pangea Day originated in 2006 when documentary filmmaker Jehane Noujaim won the TED Prize. Jehane wished to use film to bring the world together. The Goals are:
• Bring together millions of people from all over the world in a unique shared experience.
• Use the power of film to create a better understanding of one another.
• Form a global community striving for a better future.

Nokia was Pangea Day's premier global partner. In addition to providing financial support, Nokia sent video enabled devices to film schools and programs in disadvantaged areas and conflict zones, and to UNHCR refugee camps. Some of the films made in these locations were included in the Pangea Day broadcast.

Proud to be nokia user. Haha…