One Young World says good-bye to Pittsburgh
The One Young World Summit in Pittsburgh is officially over. For many delegates the great four days have gone by too fast.
Now, the One Young World moves from the 'burgh to Jo'burg.
Johannesburg, South Africa, will be the host city for the One Young World Summit in 2013.
The closing ceremony in the David Lawrence Convention Center on Sunday evening was moving. Time to say good-bye. Time to reflect. Time to go home. A South African band enlivened the celebration. A ribbon ceremony, during which the delegates signed and tied together their ribbons, marked symbolism of the summit's core ideas -- unity and interconnectedness.
Some of the delegates were sad to leave Pittsburgh, others were looking forward to the Summit in Johannesburg. Yet all of them were grateful to Pittsburgh and its friendly, wonderful people. Below are some of their thoughts:
Closing Ceremony of #OYW, everyone getting really emotional what a phenomenal four days,privileged to have been here, thank you PITTSBURGH
— rebeccakilbane (@BecaKilbane) October 21, 2012
My hope is that as we tie ribbons between 1300 delegates and 180+ countries we tie our hearts as well. #oyw @oneyoungworld
— Pierre Heistein (@PierreHeistein) October 22, 2012
#OYW Summit 2012 ends with a memorable closing ceremony. This is not an event, this is a movement. So inspired, I'll definitely be back.
— Gal Safran (@galsafran) October 21, 2012
What a fabulous conference.It will take a while for it all to soak in. So honored to take part.#oyw
— Evan Kaplan (@evanskaplan) October 22, 2012
Thank you @davidjoneshavas and @kateatoyw for creating #oyw it was such an inspiring event! #oneyoungworld #pghym twitter.com/WynonnaR/statu…
— Wynonna Rinkacs (@WynonnaR) October 22, 2012
Meeting @kofiannan @oneyoungworld is just unbelievable !!! Thank you !
— Sanfilippo Mariano (@MarSanfilippo) October 21, 2012
At the closing ceremony of #oyw sad to be at the end of it! Amazing few days- once in lifetime opportunity.
— Marie Duffy (@donegalabu) October 21, 2012
Unbelievable experience..wrapping up @oneyoungworld Pitt '12 #oyw changing the world! twitter.com/startupofme/st…
— Matthew Middleton (@startupofme) October 22, 2012
@wynonnar this was one of the most touching things i've ever witnessed #oneyoungworld #pghym twitter.com/sophiebelch007…
— Sophie Belch (@sophiebelch007) October 22, 2012
Safe travels home, @oneyoungworld guests. Hope you enjoyed #Pittsburgh. We loved having you here! #OYW
— Melissa Firman (@TheFirmanGroup) October 22, 2012
@oneyoungworld ♥ #OYW twitter.com/zhaques/status…
— Žarko (@zhaques) October 22, 2012