Nelson Mandela Speech at 46664 concert in Hyde Park London, UK.
The Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute was held in Hyde Park, London on 27 June 2008 to commemorate Nelson Mandela's ninetieth birthday (18 July).
The concert formed part of the 46664 concert series to promote awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and came twenty years after the 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert at Wembley, held while Mandela was still in prison.
Here you can find what he said that day: "Mandela’s speech" in Hyde Park, London.
“Friends, 20 years ago London hosted a historic concert which called for our freedom. Your voices carried across the water to inspire us in our prison cells, far away. Tonight, we can stand up before you, free.
We are honoured to be back in London for this wonderful occasion, celebration. Even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done.
Our work is for freedom for all . Friends and those watching all around the world, please continue supporting our 46664 campaign.
We are honoured to be back in London for this wonderful occasion, celebration. Even as we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done.
Our work is for freedom for all . Friends and those watching all around the world, please continue supporting our 46664 campaign.
We say tonight, after nearly 90 years of life, it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now, I thank you”.
Do you know why Nelson Mandela 90th Tribute birthday was on 27 June?
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"Time for new hands to lift the burden"
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