💫 About World Star Weaving Day
World Star Weaving Day is an annual global event inspired by the One Billion Stars movement, created by Maryann Talia Pau. It’s a global community campaign using star weaving to build hope, courage, and connection in communities everywhere.
First launched on Friday 2 December 2022, One Billion Stars founder Maryann Talia Pau partnered with The Big Design Market Melbourne at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton to host public weaving workshops. This event reignited the spirit of community that began nearly a decade earlier — welcoming everyone to take part in a global act of creative kindness, courage and an end to violence.
🌟A Legacy of Light: From One Million to One Billion Stars
The story of One Billion Stars began with a single act of creativity and compassion.
In 2013, at The Big Design Market Melbourne, Maryann unveiled the first One Million Stars to End Violence installation — featuring 10,000 hand-woven stars created by communities around the world.
Those stars later joined more than one million woven stars in a breathtaking display at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in King George Square, Brisbane, shining as a collective symbol of peace, courage and respect.
Now, that light will continue to grow, through World Star Weaving Day and more locally led star weaving workshops — connecting millions of people across continents through art, storytelling and shared hope.
🌿 Why We Celebrate
Every star is a reminder that small, creative acts can bring healing and unity.
World Star Weaving Day encourages people everywhere to:
✨ Weave for Hope — transform grief and fear into light.
💛 Weave for Courage — stand against violence and for safety in our communities.
🌈 Weave for Connection — build bridges across cultures and generations.
🌿 Weave for Joy & Respect — celebrate life, art and shared humanity.
✂️ How to Take Part
Whether you’re new to weaving or have been part of the movement for years, everyone is invited to join in:
1️⃣ Weave Your Star
Watch our tutorial (adjust the speed if you like) and use florist ribbon or cut strips from old magazines & wrapping paper to weave stars from wherever you are.
2️⃣ Host a Star Weaving Circle
Gather friends, family, students, or colleagues for a few calm hours of conversation, yummy snacks and craft.
3️⃣ Share Your Stars
Post photos of your stars using #WorldStarWeavingDay and #OneBillionStars, or tag @damper.and.fetu to be featured.
4️⃣ Reflect & Reconnect
Take time to talk about what peace, courage, and connection mean to you — and how creative acts can bring healing and unity.
🌏 A Global Movement
Since its beginnings in Australia, millions of woven stars have been created by communities in Samoa, the Cook Islands, Hawaii, Guam, Scotland, England, Ireland, Canada, the USA, Japan, Malaysia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Kenya, Barbados and Fiji.
In Ireland, a vibrant community of Star Weavers continues to shine brightly in partnership with Amber Women’s Refuge — you can follow their incredible journey here: onemillionstarsireland.ie.
🌸 Weave a star – Start a conversation
Celebrate World Star Weaving Day with Damper & Fetū and One Billion Stars:
Coming Soon: Download the free Star Weaving Guide (add link to PDF)
Details coming soon: Host or attend a workshop (link to Damper & Fetū Events or Shop)
Share your stars online with our global community. #weaveastar #onebillionstars #worldstarweavingday
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Let’s keep weaving a brighter world — one star, one story, one act of courage at a time.