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Bio-culture reflects the spirit of bios as a powerful unifying factor for the harmonious co-existence of all forms of life. Based on the cooperation of technology and the arts, bio-culture emphasises the importance of the environment as an inspiration for the creation of a harmonious society. Aesthetic values, music, literature and the fine arts, can all come together in the struggle for a better quality of life. Bio-culture is a manifestation of life, promoting new cultural values for a global appreciation of bios. In the spirit of bio-culture, artists, authors, scientists, and every concerned individual may channel their creativity and vision to create a culture of environmental harmony and hope.

The interdependence of culture and technology in the race to save the environment has been a priority for B.I.O. since 1985. Many contributors have published chapters on bio-culture in the volumes of proceedings from our international conferences, and feature articles have appeared in several issues of BioNews. The International Sakharov Festival, an unparalleled four-day event held by B.I.O. in Athens, in 1994, was a tribute to bio-culture by world renowned artists Mstislav Rostropovich, Hildegard Behrens, Leonidas, Kavakos, Dimitris Sgouros and Yuri Temirkanov. They were joined by distinguished scholars and thinkers in promoting the environment as a powerful unifying force for culture and peace. B.I.O. has also held many other cultural events, including recitals and musical concerts, an art exhibit by Ukrainian micro-miniaturist M. Syadristy, and the Bios Prize Award Ceremonies in St. Petersburg (1999), which featured the world premier of "Millennium of Peace" a symphonic and choral work composed for B.I.O. by Iakovos Dakoutros.