YUMI’S Universe Introductory Video
Welcome to YUMI’S UNIVERSE!
Join us on a global journey of peace, friendship and cultural harmony through the eyes of YUMI—a brave young girl who sets out on a magical adventure with her four animal friends, each representing a sacred principle of the Japanese Tea Ceremony:
Ravi the Elephant from India – Respect
Zuri the Giraffe from South Africa – Purity
Seren the Panda from China – Tranquility
Holly the Koala from Australia – Harmony
Together they explore the world, share rituals of peace and inspire children everywhere to become global citizens of YUMI’s UNIVERSE spreading compassion, friendship and peace.
Order your copy of the children’s book (Ages 3-8) YUMI: Keepers of the Garden of Peace – Amazon Best Seller. https://a.co/d/iCe0jPf
YUMI’s UNIVERSE was created by Tess Cacciatore and brought to life through the vivid animation and character design of Joel Christopher Payne.
YUMI’s UNIVERSE is more than a story—it’s a movement.
This global brand includes:
Award-winning Films
Award-winning Books
Award-winning Original Songs
Meaningful toys & merchandise product lines
Pajama line that includes a sleep mantra, as well as one of empowerment
SONG CREDITS:
“Chasing the Sun” Davy Nathan, Tess Cacciatore (Nominated for Hollywood Independent Music Awards for Best Children’s Song).
“Mother Nature” Davy Nathan, Tess Cacciatore (Vocals: April Henry)
“Garden of Peace” – People’s Choice Award Winner for Illuminate Film Festival.
Kristin Hoffmann & Tess Cacciatore – Vocals: Kristin Hoffmann
Film Festival wins… and growing: Tokyo Indie Film Festival (Animation) Berlin Indie Film Festival (Animation & Soundtrack) Melbourne – Semi-Finalist (Animation) LA Tribune Film Festival – Social Impact Award
WATCH THE FILM HERE: 
• Garden of Peace
A peace-inspired tea line: YUMI Teas 4 UNITY – custom, organic blends that represent each character in the storyline.
Powerful educational tools to promote inner-peace and global citizenship.
A percentage of profits will be donated to peace initiatives for humanitarian programs, animal conservation, earthly planetary and environmental education, and more.
YUMI’s Universe LLC — Tess Cacciatore, Wynn Waggoner, Douglas Waggoner
TEAM YUMI: Joel Christopher Payne, Davy Nathan, Linda Donofrio, Donna Martin, Luis Guerro and Alan B. Charity
YUMI’S GLOBAL ADVISORY COUNSEL: Maki Saionji-Kawamura, Rika Saionji, Yuka Saionji, Miki Kawmura, Fumi Johns-Stewart, Caroline Uchima (Goi Foundation/May Peace Prevail on Earth), Mussie Hailu (United Religion Initiative (URI), Dot Mavor (Global Silent Minute) Lisa Worth-Huber (President, National Peace Academy) Kristin Hoffmann (SAGE Productions, LLC) Pato Banton (UBUNTU)
THE TME IS NOW!
We invite YOU to become a Keeper of the Garden of Peace.
Contact: TCacciatore@GWENNetwork.org
Leave a comment, share your voice, and join a global movement for children’s peace education. Yumi is your Global Peace Ambassador—and this universe is just getting started.
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