Disney Holds Whimsical Festivities in Celebration of National Friendship Day; Pooh Friendship Day Concert in Philadelphia Features Kenny Loggins.BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1999-- Disney and Winnie the Pooh were up to their tummies celebrating "Pooh" Friendship Day 1999. Disney hosted a free, open-to-the-public celebration in Philadelphia to celebrate National Friendship Day -- a holiday declared by Congress in 1935 to honor friends and celebrate special relationships. The blockbuster Pooh Friendship Day celebration was held at Philadelphia's famed Penn's Landing Penn's Landing is the waterfront area of the Center City along the Delaware River section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is so named since the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, was storied to have first docked here in 1682. and featured Pooh's longtime friend, Kenny Loggins, who performed songs from his hit album, "Return to Pooh Corner." Who better than Winnie the Pooh -- proclaimed pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. by the United Nations in 1997 as the world's Ambassador of Friendship -- and Loggins to help bring the spirit of National Friendship Day to the top of people's minds? "This is an existing holiday that hasn't been widely celebrated in years, and we hope our efforts to raise awareness will remind people of the importance of making new friends and keeping the ones they have," said Nanette Soleimanpour, Pooh Friendship Day spokeswoman. "We invite everyone to join us in celebrating what will certainly be the biggest Pooh Friendship Day ever. Philadelphia is the perfect city for us to celebrate friendship and the national holiday, Friendship Day," said Soleimanpour. Winnie the Pooh and Loggins were joined by thousands of friendly Philadelphians to celebrate the special "Pooh" meaning of friendship -- not just caring and sharing with those you already know, but also accepting everyone you meet with an open heart. The day's events included Loggins performing his chart-topping hits such as "House at Pooh Corner" and "Whenever I Call You Friend," along with an interactive, audience participation show from the stars of the Disney Channel  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. series "Out of the Box,"
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Friends also were inspired by the feats of master LEGO(R) builders at work on giant Winnie the Pooh LEGO(R) sculptures, and crafted their own 100 Acre LEGO(R) creations. Other friendly activities included face painting (special Friendship Day designs were painted on guests' cheeks), caricature caricature, a satirical drawing, plastic representation, or description which, through exaggeration of natural features, makes its subject appear ridiculous. artists (Friendship Day cards were personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. with a caricature of guests and their best friends), and a Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Art Classics sculpting sculpting Cosmetic surgery The surgical reshaping of a tissue. See Deep tissue sculpting, Facial sculpting. studio (a "studio" of renowned Walt Disney sculptors This is a partial list of sculptors. A
Throughout the day, children of all ages had their photos taken with their favorite 100 Acre Wood character. To keep tummies from grumbling, tasty 100 Acre Wood treats were served, keeping Tiggers and Piglets alike in a friendly, festive mood. Friends around the world can visit the Pooh Friendship Day Web site at www.poohfriendshipday.com to send each other Friendship Day electronic cards, print friendship bracelets Friendship bracelets are special bracelets given from one friend to another as a symbol of friendship. They are handmade and usually made out of embroidery floss or thread. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot. and coloring pages and play fun Pooh-themed games. History of Friendship Day National Friendship Day was originally introduced in 1919 by Joyce C. Hall as a day to heed the advice of 18th century philosopher Samuel Johnson, who suggested to "keep one's friendships in constant repair." In 1997, Disney inaugurated "Pooh" Friendship Day, when everyone's favorite bear was honored as the United Nation's "Ambassador of Friendship" to the world. Disney's annual Pooh Friendship Day event brings together friends of all ages to celebrate National Friendship Day with Winnie the Pooh. About Disney Consumer Products Disney Consumer Products is the merchandise licensing, publishing, music and specialty retail division of Disney Enterprises Inc., bringing the magic and entertainment of Disney characters This is a currently incomplete list of Disney characters:
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