Our first attempt, held on 1/10/01 in Lang Park, Wollongong, was a huge success in every way but in breaking the record. Take a look at the News Stories about the hug .

Thank-you everyone who participated, you made the event and it was beautiful! Every one had a great time with the stars of the show being the children.

We wish to thank all of our friends for their help, in particular Tara Devries and the very good people at BannersRUs.

Click on the above photo (from the Illawarra Mercury) to see an enlargement

Stealing the show: children saying "peace" in different languages.

If there was an award for cutest kid, the competition would have been tough!

Ian Cohen, Greens MLC, travelled from Byron Bay to inspire us all.

Happy organisers and friends.

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