Marcus's birthday was celebrated around the world. He received congratulations from the Dalai Lama, the Minister of Education of Brazil, his coaching students and staff, the Ukrainian national football team, and a message was displayed on the moon's surface by NASA astronauts, visible to Marcus, that said "Congratulations from Ukraine, DEAR MARKUS!" Marcus spent the day with family and friends and was inspired by words from the Dalai Lama about dispelling misery in the world.

1. Today the world community celebrates Marcus Birthday
Awesome carnival procession struck Pernambuco, locals and visitors in the last day of July.
Our special correspondent in Brazil went there to get to know more about this unprecedented event.
As it turned out, it is the way people celebrate one of the most anticipated holidays in a year —
Marcus Birthday!

2. Happy Birthday, Marcus!
Marcus is gifted with bunch of
talents; a part of them was already
successfully brought to light.
Marcus has outstanding vocal
qualities, which are so deeply
appreciated by his fans worldwide.
In his art, he turns to the lyrical and
romantic compositions. It’s along
with his manly beauty, fascination;
charming smile makes him an idol
multimillion female audience of the
Earth.
He adores the beauty of natural
landscapes and ocean; also he
believes that natural beauty will
always be the source of his
inspiration.
It's important to note that Marcus
has planned to spend his Birthday
with a large number of his talents'
admirers. However, it became
known today, that Marcus had
changed his plans due to his desire
to be with family and friends.
Having thanked, he asked fans not
to hold any celebrations.
However, the carnival procession
took place! What events and
meetings have happened during
Marcus's Birthday?
Unfortunately, we do not know all
the details, but some facts cannot
stay unnoticed.
Marcus is publicly known as a talented teacher,
loving father, caring son, great brother and reliable
friend.

3. One of the events of this wonderful day became Brief meeting
with Dalai Lama the XIV
One of the events of this wonderful day became Brief
meeting with Dalai Lama the XIV
Meeting with His Holiness became very pleasant and
unexpected surprise.
Dalai Lama the XIV gifted Marcus a copy of manuscript
which reflects the simple secrets of happiness:
"There are three main treasures for the human:
not to do the evil, to create good, to clear mind".
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4. One of the events of this wonderful day became Brief meeting
with Dalai Lama the XIV
Having thanked, Marcus asked his Holinesses
to discover the source of his inexhaustible inspiration.
Dalai Lama the XIV quoted his favorite quatrain from the
work of glorified Buddhist sacred Shantideva.
“For as long as space endures
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I too abide
To dispel the misery in the world.”
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5. Congratulations to the Minister of Education of Brazil Henrique Paim
The birthday greetings from the Minister of Education of
Brazil Henrique Paim became unforgettable for Marcus.
Henrique Paim accepted Marcus as a guest in his
working room in the ministry. The greeting ceremony
and conversation lasted 45 minutes behind closed
doors. Leaving the ministry, Marcus declared to the
journalists that he was very happy to meet Enrique
Prime personally and that he had confirmed his triple
obligation “First, I told that I will promote the statement
of respect for the personality, as a basis for the peace
establishment. Secondly, I confirmed my aspiration to
reach the harmony and respect of traditions of all
people in the world. In the third, I assured that
obligations for providing the benefits for my family
are indestructible. Minister showed the great interest
to my words, and apart from congratulations,
expressed me significant support”.

6. Congratulations from coach Marilyn Atkinson,
Marcus’s Birthday continues!
Despite the holiday, Marcus did not cancel
his classes and on arrival he was sincerely
congratulated by staff and students. Special
surprise for everyone, including the birthday
boy, was the arrival of Marilyn Atkinson.
Marilyn, who is a founder and president of the
International Erickson University of Coaching,
came to congratulate and thank Markus
for his active participation in the development
of coaching as a tool for personal growth and
development. Having wished him continued
success and new achievements, Atkinson
said goodbye and departed.

7. Football team of Ukraine «laid» Happy Birthday on football field
of the main stadium of Ukraine
At the same time, on the other half of the
globe Ukrainian national football team
preparing its surprise to Marcus.
Information that Marcus is not passionate
fan of the game didn’t confuse Ukrainian
players.
They knew that he was the only dedicated
and devoted fan of Ukrainian national
team during the World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
Ukrainian players have used all their skills
to prepare this gift on the main stadium of
Ukraine: Happy Birthday, Marcus

8. The rising moon became one more pleasant surprise
for Marcus Birthday!
Marcus’ close friends from Ukraine
couldn't visit his Birthday because of
important political events.
Since this event was celebrated
around the world, their original idea
was supported by NASA astronauts
from the Mir orbital station.
The international team worked
together all day long in order to
make it possible for Marcus in
Gravata to observe wonderful words
encrypted on the surface of the
large Moon:

10. Congratulations from Ukraine, DEAR MARKUS!