Friday 20 March 2015

Don't worry, be happy...International day of happiness

March 20 has been recognized as the International day of happiness by the UN.

Happiness is a fundamental right and pursuing it is serious business. Happiness for all human beings on this planet and let us all try to make each other happy.

These photos were taken in Dubai during the Dubai shopping festival some years ago. It was wonderful, festive season over there and the weather was cool! These drummers were awesome; we all felt thrilled. People were dancing and even they invited many to join them drumming on stage. You don't need any special training for playing those drums, they will tell you what to do and we are in sync with them! So simple!

During the height of frenzy, a guy would shout with the microphone in hand 'forget the past, be happy, live in the present'

Well, not so easy to forget all the bitterness of the past but why can't we give it a try, at the least?

You are all familiar with the Burj Al Arab, the iconic structure on the Jumeirah beach in Dubai. I never tire taking pictures of this magnificent artistic structure! I have blogged a lot about this awesome hotel. What a beautiful building!

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Live happily, spread happiness ðŸ˜Š

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24 comments:

Sandee said...

I love happiness day. I'm in.

Have a fabulous happy day and weekend too. :)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thanks and welcome :)
Have a great weekend :)

Suzanne Furness said...

A great idea to celebrate a day of happiness.

Sherry Ellis said...

I didn't know there was an International Day of Happiness. Good thing I was happy yesterday! ;0)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Yes, it is :)
Thanks Suzanne :)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Cool idea, let this day become more popular.
Thanks Sherry :)

Blackswan said...

Happiness Day? That's totally cool, Rajiv! Anytime for me. May happiness surrounds you always too!

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thank you, Shirley :)
Happiness day is fun !

Dumcho's NOTEBOOK said...

Happy International Day. May peace prevail in the world. Sorry, I have missed so many posts of yours and almost all the bloggers. Hope you are fine and great.

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thank you.
Have a nice week ahead :)

Kati said...

What a nice idea!

-Kati

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thank you, Kati :)

Lux G. said...

It's really good that people are doing this. Celebrating happiness could be done every day but recognizing it officially internationally is cool. :)

George said...

There does seem to be a shortage of happiness in the world today. It's good you could find some and share it with us.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful pictures. I like the idea of having a day of happiness, lthough every day should be happy. :)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Wow, cool comment...

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Yes, George...
People are stressed out, nothing seems cool anymore...

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thanks Medeia :)
As usual you bring positive energy and your comments are cool...
Let everyday bring happiness...:)

Birgitta said...

Happy day! So nice with positive energy. We really need that :)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thanks Birgitta :)

Giga said...

It is good that it is a day that reminds that we should be happy. Regards.

Stephanie Faris said...

Every day should be a day of happiness. Great reminder that happiness is a choice.

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thanks Giga :)

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Thanks Stephanie :)
Happiness is a choice, that is absolutely right !