Today is World Happy Day
11 Feb 2012 | Action for Happiness
Today is World Happy Day and thousands of people
are joining together in communities all over the world to watch the
film Happy.
Screenings are taking place at over 600 locations in 60 countries
across all 7 continents.
Happy is an inspiring documentary from Academy Award nominated
director Roko Belic (Genghis Blues) that aims to discover what
really makes us happy. It takes the audience from the bayous
of Louisianato the deserts of Namibia, from the beaches of Brazil
to the villages of Okinawa, to explore the secrets behind our most
valued emotion.
Along the way we learn how happy people are healthier and live
longer; they are more likely to care for the environment and less
likely to commit crime. Happy people help others more often and are
more likely to find creative solutions to problems. Increasing
happiness brings big benefits for individuals, communities and
society as a whole.
Roko Belic said: "Our goal is for people all around the world to
come together, on the same day, start the conversation about
happiness and begin to live happier, more fulfilling lives"
Screenings of Happy are being supported by Action for
Happiness, a movement of people who are passionate about
creating a happier society. Its 20,000 members come from all walks
of life and are taking practical action to create happier
communities, families, schools and workplaces.
Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness said: "Happy
is a wonderful film that had people laughing out loud, moved to
tears and spontaneously applauding when we screened it in London
recently. World Happy Day is a unique global event where people in
local communities all around the world will connect together and be
inspired to help build happier lives and communities.
* Get involved: Find your nearest screening
* About the film: Read a
review
Tags:
Be part of something bigger, Local community, Be a Happiness Activist