The World Leisure Organization is pleased to launch 2020 Strategic Priorities Grants programme designed to support World Leisure members’ projects that further the development of leisure as a means to enhance the human condition. This programme will award Strategic Priorities Grants (SPGs) for up to USD $10,000 per project, in support of leadership, advocacy, research,Read more
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An initiative from World Leisure Organization Youth Ambassadors Committee World Leisure Organization offers online forums on leisure related matters (theories & practices) for interested young people , with invited leading scholars and professionals from around the world. The online forums are free and are scheduled every Wednesday at 3PM (Central European Summer Time) and theyRead more
When you are in China, you may encounter with an old gentleman having a brush pen and a bucket on his hands on a square. Guess what he is doing? (A Chinese old man writing calligraphy on a square. Source: kknews.cc) Answer revealed! He is practicing Chinese calligraphy using water instead of ink. Such aRead more
Pinggu. Source: blog.sina.com.cn As a national demonstration zone for ecological civilization, Pinggu’s strategy truly reflects the philosophy of sustainable development. Moreso, in terms of living conditions, Pinggu focuses on creating ecological urban and rural areas by increasing the green cover and improving the quality of water resources, which could provide residents even with an outstandingRead more
The melodious sound of violin echoes worldwide, but do you know where the instrument is born? The huge violin monument standing in Donggaocun, Pinggu may offer you a clue. It is estimated that 1/3 of worldwide violins are made in this town of Pinggu with its violins selling in more than 40 countries. Pinggu claimsRead more
Beijing, the capital city of China, attracts worldwide attention as a modern metropolis. Life with fast pace and work with high pressure are commonly found in people living there. However, when it calls for relaxation, Pinggu, the so-called back garden of Beijing, is definitely a preferential choice. Pinggu is located in the east of Beijing,Read more
World Leisure Organization: Charter for Leisure Invitation to comment, December 2018 – June 2019 The World Leisure Organization Charter for Leisure was first published in 1970 and has been revised twice, in 1979 and 2000. This third revision is released for public comment to mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1948,Read more
The group Recreándonos, Centre for the Promotion and Research on Play, Recreation, Cultural and Community Work, organizes this study colloquium to explore cultural and institutional dimensions of recreation. The event is supported by the group Permanent Forum of Free Time and Recreation (Foro Permanente de Tiempo Libre y Recreación), formed by professionals from Argentina, Bolivia,Read more
If you are a WLO member, Sound Diplomacy and Music Cities Events are generously offering you discounted ticket for the largest largest and most extensive gathering on Music Tourism and Music Cities: Music Tourism Convention, Franklin, TN. Will be held 21-22 September 2017 and will focus on all aspects of music tourism, from destination marketing,Read more
2017 Hangzhou World Leisure Expo will be the biggest leisure event in the year 2017. Over 15 million visitors from China, Asia and the World are expected to be gathered at Hangzhou International Expo center, the chosen venue for this major event. The Expo is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge build up synergies withRead more
Supporting Organization signatory party of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
