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(39537_sl-3.jpg) The conference highlight on Sunday, October 24, was Festival Day dedicated to children and peace, a contribution to United Nations Peace Week. The highlight was undoubtedly when two children came up on stage and conferred on the Dalai Lama a medal and the honorary title of "The Knight of the Rainbow and the Starry Sky." They explained to the crowd that the rainbow signified that His Holiness works for the entire world and the starry sky signified that he works for the entire universe. Then His Holiness led everyone in a one-minute silent meditation on peace.