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 WARP Summit 2017 is coming up!

http://www.warpsummit.org/


Together For Peace
As Messengers Of Peace

3rd Annual Commemoration of
the September 18th WARP Summit

Did you read
the latest posting
by HWPL?

What is your take on
WARP Summit 2017?

If you want to be
together for peace,
Join us! :D


Participation
HWPL promotes the worldwide network to strengthen individual, organization, and government action to leave and realize the legacy of peace. Your participation and interest will be a tremendous importance in making this world a better place to live. Join us to start making a difference.
 
 
http://www.hwpl.kr/en/participate/organization
 

http://www.hwpl.kr/en/participate/publicityAmbassador
 

http://www.hwpl.kr/en/participate/newsletter 
This is the WARP Summit 2017
supporting message relay!
 
Wish the best and pass this “Peace Messengers. Together.” Relay on to 3 others
 

 1 FACEBOOK: Discover worldwide peace news simply with a single click

2  TWITTER: Simultaneously share your heart longing for peace with other peace messengers
 3  INSTAGRAM: Sink into the beautiful scenes of peace
 4  YOUTUBE: Watch interesting, inspiring and lively videos
(WARP Summit 2017 will be live streamed on our YouTube channel)
 
 
 
WARP Summit 2017 is coming up!

Hawai‘i Island’s Peace Day Parade & Events Set for September

 
 
Have you ever heard of
'Hawai'i Island's Peace Day Parade'?
 
It is now going on!! XD
for making peaceful world
 
 
Participants and spectators at the 11th annual Peace Day Parade & Festival in Honoka‘a town on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, will be joining millions of people across the planet, to honor the values of peace, compassion and global interdependence.
 
This year’s theme, “Together for Peace,” echoes the United Nations’ theme for Peace Day: “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
 
The adoption of the UN’s theme—intended to focus on refugees around the world—gives Honoka‘a and Hawai‘i Island the opportunity to stand with other global communities supporting peace locally.
 
In light of recent events that further divide a troubled world, it also takes on new relevance, event organizers said.
 
“In times of insecurity, communities that look different become convenient scapegoats,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “We must resist cynical efforts to divide communities and portray neighbors as ‘the other.’ Discrimination diminishes us all. It prevents people, and societies, from achieving their full potential… Together, let us stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear into hope.”
 
Expressing serious messaging in creative, colorful and positive ways, these worldwide events use music, dance, drumming, acrobatics and more in an effort to bring the community together.
 
The Peace Day Parade in Honoka‘a will begin on Mamane Street at 11 a.m. The Peace Festival starts immediately afterward, with live entertainment, a large community bon dance, food booths and keiki activities.
 
Related Peace Day events will take place from Sept. 14 through 30
(see “SCHEDULE OF EVENTS” below).
 
For more information and updates, visit www.PeaceDayParade.org or email info@peacedayparade.org.
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 
On Thursday, Sept. 14, 5 to 6 p.m., “Read for Peace” in the Honoka‘a Library will be presented by the Friends of the Libraries. All are invited for an engaging conversation about John Vaillant’s The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival, an international bestseller that has been translated into 15 languages. Film rights have been optioned by Plan B, Brad Pitt’s production company.
 
 
Publisher’s Weekly has said,
 
“Over millennia of shared history, the indigenous inhabitants had worked out a tenuous peace with the Amur, a formidable hunter that can grow to over 500 pounds and up to nine feet long, but the arrival of European settlers, followed by decades of Soviet disregard for the wilds, disrupted that balance… [the book] leads readers into the lair of the tiger and into the heart of the Kremlin to explain how the Amur went from being worshipped to being poached.”
 
Additional books in the project are The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield. Kornfield was teacher of Mary Grace Orr, who will lead the Sept. 30 Day of Mindfulness. Readers are welcome to bring their favorite books that further the discussion of attaining peace.
 
 
CHALK THE WALK
 
Thursday, Sept. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the Honoka‘a public library: Young artists are encouraged to come and express themselves on the sidewalks. A free activity for youth presented by the Friends of Honoka‘a Library; all materials provided. Free.
 
Friday, Sept. 22, 5 p.m. at Cafe Il Mondo: The Blue Zones’ concept of “Wine at 5” suggests that people live longer when they take time out of their schedule to de-stress and enjoy socializing with friends in the community with good food and a relaxing drink. Cafe Il Mondo supports this concept with a special edition of their daily “Wine @ $5,” offering three select wines for $5 each, from 5 to 6 p.m., plus free samplings of wines from Blue Zones regions of the world, while they last. Entertainment will include the New Dharma Band as well as local favorites Sergio Ramirez and Robin Jensen.
 
 
PEACE DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

Saturday, Sept. 23: The 11th Annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace steps off at 11 a.m. Mamane Street will be closed for this colorful and entertaining celebration, with Taiko drumming, hula and all kinds of music. The Peace Day Festival follows immediately, with food booths, a variety of music, bon dance, silent auction and more.
 
 
CommUNITY Dance Party – Dancing Together for Peace
 
Saturday, Sept. 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Cultural Center of Hāmākua: A “commUNITY” gathering to embrace music and dancing as the perfect way to reduce stress and increase energetic vibrations of positivity into our lives. DJ RajaSick will be sharing a huge selection of tracks, including dance classics and musical vibes from all over the world. (Requests can be sent in advance to DJRajaSick@gmail.com). Admission is $5 (cash only) and keiki are free. Fresh Hawaiian ‘awa and Big Island Booch will be available for sale at $4. This is a family friendly event produced by Sea Dandelion Cafe. Plant-based vegetarian potluck dishes are welcome.
 
 
A DAY OF MINDFULNESS
 
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (registration at 9:30 a.m.), in the Social Hall, Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple: Participants will experience guided sitting and walking meditation with Mary Grace Orr, a Dharma discussion with Q&A and a mindful, silent meal. RSVP to honokaamindfulness@gmail.com or call (808) 775-1064. The Day of Mindfulness is free and donations (dana) as offerings of generosity and gratitude for the teachings, will be gratefully accepted. No prior meditation experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch and a cushion. Chairs and additional meditation cushions will be available. For more information and updates, visit www.PeaceDayParade.org or email info@peacedayparade.org.
Source by BIGISLANDNOW.com

WARP Summit 2017 for Peaceful Governance

(HWPL's peace activity)Santa Tecla in El Salvador held a ceremony to unveil the HWPL Peace monument


Seeking Strategies for Peacebuilding between Government and Civil Society at the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea


Heavenly Culture World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO under the UN DPI, will host the 3rd annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in Seoul this month.

Representatives from governments and civil society groups will discuss detailed action plans for peacebuilding at local, national, and international levels.
 
The international summit seeks to establish governance structures for global peace and stability.
 
More than 1000 participants including heads of state, ministers, members of parliament, representatives of international associations in law, education, religion, the media, youth and women are expected to be in attendance.

Peace Governance Diagram


Discussions will address ways to establish “collaborative governance for Sustainable Development and Implementation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War” (DPCW).
 
The DPCW was drafted by experts in international law to advocate conflict resolution and the development of culture of peace.

 The international community has been working to create “good governance” to implement an economy, culture, and education for sustainable development. Considering this global trend, HWPL has carried out citizen-focused peace activities, supported by the government.
 
The ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’, a grassroots advocacy campaign for the establishment of the international law for the cessation of war, by youth and women, has enlisted the help the over 100 countries through petitions, forums, and seminars since May 2016.

(HWPL’s peace activity)People of the Republic of South Africa celebrating the HWPL peace monument

In cooperation with local governments “Peace Days” and “Peace Zones” have been enacted by cities in various counties, including the United States and South Africa. Based on its experience gained through its peace initiatives, HWPL has held this annual event since 2014.

 Under the slogan of ‘Together for peace as messengers of peace’, Mr. Man Hee Lee, the Chairman of HWPL, emphasized the importance of the support of the international community in achieving peace and unification on the Korean peninsula and throughout the world.
 
For world peace and cessation of war, we should create conditions for working together with youth and women’s organizations in each country. I would like to ask for the support for the unification of the Republic of Korea to the officials of each country,”
 
Chairman Lee said.
 
 
The WARP Summit will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from the 17th to 19th of September 2017.
 


hwpl.kr

 

Liberation Day in South Korea : Gwangbokjeol

 
Today It is
'Gwangbokjeol'
Do you know
'Gwangbokjeol'?
 
What does it mean?
It literally means
'Restoration of Light day'
It is
'Korean National Liberation Day'
 
 
Do you know the movie
'The Battleship Island'
which released recently?
 
It is story about
'forced labor'
during the Japanese occupation.
I heard there are many dead people.. 
 
I started to know it
as I study Korean history
and It broke my heart.
 
I want people around the world
to know Korean history
as well as their own history.
 
Knowing history is
so important a task.
We can understand and
We can communicate
with each other
as we do.
 
Korea celebrates Independence Day on Aug. 15, known as "Gwangbokjeol," which literally translates into "bringing back the light" in Korean. The combination of three letters, "Gwang," "Bok" and "Jeol" means "light," "return" and "festival day," referring to the restoration of national independence that was lost for 36 years under Japanese rule.

 With regard to the history of Japanese imperialism, Korea was under Japanese imperial rule from 1910 to 1945. In an effort to make Korea its protectorate, the Japanese forced Korea to sign the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910, triggering Japanese annexation of Korea. This treaty gradually restricted Korea form developing its own political, military and cultural status, making it impossible for Korea to build a national identity. Then within a few days, the term annexation turned into forced colonization.
 

 During Japanese imperial rule, numerous independence movements took place. The March 1st Movement is an example as it was one of the earliest public displays of Korean resistance. Thirty-three activists convened at Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and read the Korean Declaration of Independence in spite of Japanese suppression of demonstrations. Moreover, in 1919, Korean activists avoided Japanese surveillance and gathered and established the provisional government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai. Korean patriots strived for liberty for decades.

 Behind the scenes of movements and demonstrations by fighters for independence, there were many atrocities committed by the Japanese. The Seodaemun Prison History Hall displays historical records of how Koreans were tortured under the justification that Korea was a colony of Japan. The Japanese regarded every activist as challenging their authority in Korea, and thus locked the activists up in prison and tortured them into submission. One of the most inhumane crimes the Japanese committed involved Korean women who were turned into sex slaves regardless of their age. The Japanese military began to force women from their colonies to become sex slaves in 1932, a practice that continued into World War II.

 Meanwhile, it was not until the end of World War II that Korea gained its independence after 36 years of oppression under the Japanese. In the final stage of World War II, the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This incident succeeded in getting the Japanese to surrender and sign the Potsdam Declaration. The Potsdam Declaration included provisions of the Cairo Declaration adopted in 1943, guaranteeing the freedom of Korea from colonization. The Korean Peninsula was finally liberated on Aug. 15, 1945. Three years later on the same day, an independent Korean government was established.

 While legislating the Act of National Holidays in 1949, Aug. 15 became a national holiday to commemorate Korea's liberation from Japanese colonization. During this particular day, there are numerous commemorative events held across the peninsula. A celebration ceremony takes place at Independence Hall, located in Cheonan, Korea, and is usually attended by the Korean President. Moreover, Korean citizens are strongly encouraged to display the Korean national flag, "Taegeukgi," in front of their house or streets.
 
 

Inspirational Ballerina : Misty Copeland makes history

 
 Do you know
'Misty Copeland'?
 
 
 "Every time I dance, I'm trying to prove myself to myself." -- Misty Copeland
 
 
 Misty Copeland for Under Armour Women
" I Will What I Want"
 
 She was the first African American to play the lead role in "Swan Lake" -- and challenged millions to rethink their definition of an athlete through her Under Armour campaign.
 
In 2015, she continued to turn heads. Her muscular body landed on the cover of Time, and months later, she landed her biggest role to date. On June 30, the American Ballet Theatre promoted her to the role of principal dancer, making her the first African-American woman in the company's 75-year history to hold that title.
 
What's more, New Line has optioned her 2014 autobiography, "Life in Motion"; a documentary about her life, "A Ballerina's Tale," was released in the fall; and she announced she's teaming up with writer Tracy Oliver to create a drama about aspiring dancers. A powerful leap, indeed.
 
 
 
 
 
Originally Published on Apr 16, 2015 by TIME
 
 
"I never thought I could make a career out of something I enjoyed doing something I was passionate about, something that gave me a voice,"
 
 
says Misty Copeland, who is one of the first African Americans to be a soloist with American Ballet Theatre.
 
 
I was touched
when I heard her story
at the first time :)
 
Her story is inspiring!!!
She has overcome the bias.
She made history!
 
I saw some news
She has helped people
who have dreams like her.
She was an inspiration
to a lot of different people.
and
She is an inspiration :D
She is going on and on!
 
 

One World One Taekwondo : Come to 2017 Muju

Korea Taekwondo is Loved!


 Did you watch
google doodle today?
 
It is about a
2017 World Taekwondo
Championships Muju, South Korea




 2017 World Taekwondo Championships
is now going on!
 
 
 Preview_2017 World Taekwondo Championships
in Muju, Korea on June 24-30


Here is a message

 


 
 


 
My friend Jenny from UK
is interested in Taekwondo
So, She is learning Taekwondo
in her town with groups
 
I sent a youtube video to her
She really liked to hear that news!
I hope you like it too XD
 
I love this cute image!!! XD
I hope to learn
Taekwondo someday!

Hope peace and unity
all over the world :D

 
 
One World One Taekwondo :
 Come to 2017 Muju

Leamington Peace Festival 17th & 18th June 2017

http://peacefestival.org.uk/


Do you know
'Leamington spa'?
It is one city in UK.
My friend Jenny living in UK
gave me the letter.
Have you ever heard
Leamington Peace Festival?
As I am an peace supporter,
Happy to hear that news!
Lemington Peace Festival
17th & 18th June 2017
Coming Soon!

http://peacefestival.org.uk/


Every year in June, Leamington Spa hosts its own Peace Festival which brings together a diverse mix of causes, entertainers and traders.

This vibrant and enjoyable weekend is back again for two days on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June 2017 and is totally free to attend!

Get involved by becoming a volunteer at the Peace Festival, or performing or hosting a stall.
Gallery
If you want to see more, visit




The peace bus
Peace grafiti


Press Clippings




I hope to visit that city,
Leamington Spa someday!

I heard it is famous for 'Spa'
It is called Spa because of the name.

Let us go to
Peace Festival!

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