The love carpet encourages people to spread their love publicly. Hosted worldwide from Greece to the United States to Israel and Slovakia, it starts out with a bunch of people coming together at a busy public place, such as downtown, with a piece of chalk. Drawing hearts, rainbows, writing positive messages on pavement strings strangers together. At the end of the day, you have a beautiful, ephemeral piece of work shining through bleak pavement; an oasis for the mind and soul who yearn peace and love.