In New York, Yoko Ono brought Bono and colleague in U2, The Edge , to pay a tribute to John Lennon after the mayor of the city, Bill de Blasio, decreed on July 29 as "John Lennon Day" , in commemoration of the 40 years since the artist obtained his permission to live in that city.
In 1975, after four years of struggle, Lennon got the deportation order to the United States weighed on him was canceled . A year later I got the permanent residence to live in that country and, to celebrate, they took a photo in front of the Statue of Liberty , working with his fingers the symbol of peace.
Today, the city of New York declares July 29th #JohnLennonDay pic.twitter.com/9xnglk7k7Z
— Art For Amnesty (@ArtForAmnestyUS) julio 29, 2015
The ceremony took place at Ellis Island , a short distance from the Statue of Liberty, which for decades was the main entry point for immigration to the United States, and focused on the presentation of a symbolic tapestry of large dimensions It represents the island of Manhattan like a yellow submarine piloted by Lennon, which was designed by Czech artist Peter Sis.
Was the organization Amnesty International -a global movement working for human rights-which commissioned its preparation in order to thank Yoko Ono 's permission to record covers of songs by Lennon, to whose rights the organization raised five million dollars .
"This is a happy day for our family , in our John is recognized by the city he wanted , "Ono said during the ceremony, which called for work to realize the famous" world we all live in peace "Imagine Lennon sang. "Think peace, let peace, reach peace.Together we will, " said the widow who was a member of The Beatles.
Meanwhile, Secretary General of Amnesty International, Salil Shetty, said: "For many years,Ellis Island was a symbol of the compassion of America to those who came to their ports. It is our hope that this beautiful tapestry serve as a reminder to spread the message of peace and love of John Lennon to those who leave their homes in search of a better life. "
The work was presented by Bono and The Edge , who along with music mogul Jimmy Iovine 's donated to the foundation which manages Ellis Island. There will be exhibited until 14 August; only since 2016 will remain
permanently.
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