Everyone here has a really good value system is what I've realised and I think that there's so much positivity in love and so what you're doing is bringing a whole load of people together. I don't think I've ever been to anything like this!

I welcome this creative initiative offering young people a positive experience that is both relevant and uplifting. The Global Youth Festival is a proven global concept, currently on a world tour, and we are delighted that it will be hosted here in Harrow.

It was a truly unique experience and I believe this event should be global. Especially when I found out that this is all being done by young people, I was mesmerised.

This event provides a valuable opportunity for young people to come together, build connections and engage in positive, wellbeing-focused activities. Supporting initiatives that promote confidence, inclusion and good mental health is a priority for my Mayoral year.

GYF - the Global Youth Festival - has already inspired thousands of young people around the world. Bringing together young people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, the festival promotes values of compassion, service, self-development, peace and wellbeing.

The youth here are like grapes, actually all connected through the vine but all individual and I think that was so powerful because it is about that. That's what I saw today.