Source-IANS: Over 150 volunteers celebrated the 94th birthday of renowned South African anti-aparthied activist Nelson Mandela by riding on their motorcycles through the capital and spreading his message of peace and change.

Organised by the South African High Commission Wednesday evening, members of motorcycle group Free Soul Riders (FSR) rode from the high commission's office in Vasant Vihar area to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.

Philanthropist Vikramjit Sahney of NGO Sun Foundation announced the launch of a campaign against AIDS in India and dedicated an old age home in South Africa to Mandela to commemorate his birthday.

"This event aims to spread the message of Madela that we should strive to uplift disadvantaged people, promote tolerance and peace across the globe," Sahney said.

Later, students from Springdale school presented a dance themed on the Gandhian principles of non-violence and passive resistance. 

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