International Day of Peace on Sept 21: Fun DIY Activities: Human Knot, Hummus Platter, Peace Crossword, and Crafting Doves!

International Day of Peace on Sept 21
Fun DIY Activities: Human Knot, Hummus Platter, Peace Crossword, and Crafting Doves!

This weekend let's celebrate Peace Day together with some fun and creative DIY activities! Gather your friends and family to play the Human Knot game, where you’ll work together to untangle yourselves while building teamwork and laughter.
Afterward, get hands-on in the kitchen by making a delicious hummus and veggie platter that everyone can enjoy—it's healthy and tasty!
You can also challenge each other with a crossword puzzle filled with peace-related words, sparking great conversations about what peace means to you. Finally, unleash your artistic side by crafting beautiful peace doves to hang up as a symbol of your commitment to harmony.
Let’s make this Peace Day a joyful celebration filled with creativity and connection!

Human knot
Setup
Group size: ideal for 6 to 15 participants; larger groups can split into smaller circles.
Space: choose a spacious area, indoors or outdoors, free of obstacles.
How to play
Forming the circle: participants stand in a circle, shoulder to shoulder, facing inward.
Creating the knot:
Everyone reaches out with their right hand to grab the hand of someone across the circle.
Then, they reach out with their left hand to grab a different person's hand, creating a tangled “knot.”
Starting the challenge:
Explain that the objective is to untangle the knot without letting go of each other’s hands. Participants must communicate and collaborate.
Solving the knot:
Encourage movement over, under, or around each other to untangle. They can discuss strategies if needed.
Completion:
The game ends when the group forms a circle again without breaking handholds. Celebrate their success and discuss effective strategies and communication.

Peace doves craft: quick guide
Materials needed
White paper or cardstock
Scissors
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
String or yarn
Small branch or dowel (for hanging)
Glue (optional)
Decorations (glitter, stickers, washi tape)
Instructions
Cut out dove shapes: draw and cut dove shapes from the paper.
Decorate the doves: use markers and decorations to personalize each dove with peace symbols and inspiring words.
Attach string: poke a small hole at the top of each dove and tie a piece of string for hanging.
Create a mobile (optional): tie multiple doves onto a branch or dowel at varying lengths for a mobile display.
Display your craft: hang the doves in a visible area or create a wall display.

Quick Hummus & Veggie Platter
Ingredients:
Hummus:
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
2-3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves (minced)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Water (as needed for consistency)
Veggies:
Carrot sticks
Cucumber slices
Bell pepper strips
Cherry tomatoes
Celery sticks
Instructions:
Make the Hummus:
Blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
Prep the Veggies:
Wash and cut the veggies into sticks or slices.
Assemble:
Serve hummus in a bowl surrounded by the assorted veggies.