From Tolerance to Hope: A Journey of Acceptance, Resilience & Peace

The Centre for Peace and Performing Arts (CPPA) presented Samagam 2026, its flagship annual online convening bringing together artists, practitioners, and changemakers from across the world.

Centered on the theme “From Tolerance to Hope,” the event explored the journey from coexistence to acceptance, highlighting how resilience and creativity can shape more peaceful and inclusive societies. Through engaging discussions and artistic perspectives, participants reflected on the role of the arts in fostering dialogue, connection, and collective understanding.

The session featured distinguished speakers, including Dr Bautista Logioco, and created a dynamic space for exchange, collaboration, and reflection.

Samagam 2026 stood as a meaningful step in advancing CPPA’s vision of using the arts as a catalyst for peace.