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One Thousand Artists For 1965 Commonwealth Festival
Festival director Ian Hunter announced a three week event in London Cardiff Glasgow and Liverpool to showcase Commonwealth culture. Attendees include Commonwealth commissioners chaired by the Duke of Edinburgh with Lord Balfour of INDHaye leading the Commonwealth Festival Society. Estimated cost about 200 000 pounds with British government guarantees up to 100 000 pounds. Hunter will visit Commonwealth countries to select artists and works including composers playwrights and visual art.
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