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.

 

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WARP summit 2017 :)

 

The Memorable Story of Peace Festival, Hwpl WARP Summit 2016

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How about "Peace Festival"?

Have you ever participated in

"Peace Festival"?

 

"I have not yet.."

 

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Come and Be together!

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"Peace Festival, hwpl WARP summit"

 

2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit

WARP 2016
 

 

Invitation Message

We cordially invite you to the 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit.

For the cause of leaving peace as a legacy for future generations, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) has worked towards the goal of cessation of war and world peace and actively been engaged in peace-building projects based on its main initiatives - endorsement of global legislation of peace through international cooperation, alliance of religions through interfaith dialogues, and spreading a culture of peace through youth and women’s worldwide activities.

This year, by courtesy of the international community with the widespread support from global leaders and citizens, HWPL is taking another great leap forward to realizing global peace. Former and incumbent heads of state, ministers and government officials, international law experts, religious leaders, the media, as well as representatives from civil society, academia, women and youth organizations will participate in the summit to discuss settling the environment of peace, transcending differences in nationality, ethnicity, religion, and culture.

Peace is the timeless, invaluable asset for the humanity that must be transmitted to the future generations. We are delighted to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit. Your presence and support will make the event more meaningful.

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Peace Festival, hwpl WARP summit

 

The WARP 2016 will be broadcast live

 

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The entire world is watching
Peace Festival,
hwpl WARP Summit 2016
on live

Grassroots of WARP 2016,

Touching moment of  World Peace Festival

 

 

 

WARP 2016

2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit

 

 

 

The World as One through

Peace Festival

by HWPL

 

How can it be an moment of history?

 

It can be by

Grassroots of WARP 2016,

Man Hee Lee

The Chairman of HWPL

and

There are two wings of HWPL, IWPG and IPYG

 

Today, I tell you the story about

HWPL, IWPG and IPYG

for Peace Festival,

WARP 2016

 

 

 

Chairman of HWPL

 
The world of peace people have dreamed of began to find its shape by one person with his can-do spirit.

Two Wings of HWPL – IWPG and IPYG

 
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG)
 and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) 
cooperate with HWPL for the same goal – peace.
Women and youth in the global community work
 together and raise their voice of peace.

Number of World Peace Tours leading up to WARP 2016

 
From July 2012 to July 2016, HWPL Peace Ambassadors have travelled over 73 countries in a total of 24 world peace tours leading up to WARP 2016.

 

Number of signed peace agreements leading up to WARP 2016 (Agreement to propose the enactment of international law, Unity of religion agreement)

 
Over 5,000 peace agreements were signed during WARP 2014 and world peace tours combined. Signing ceremony for the cessation of war served as foundation of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit.

All the participants who signed the peace agreements called heaven and earth as witnesses, and pledged to become messengers of peace under the Creator, in front of people of all nations.

 

Number of HWPL badges provided to the global community

 More than 10,000 HWPL badges have been provided to the global peace community since October 2013.

Every individual committed to join the work of peace by HWPL wears the HWPL badge. As a symbol of global partnership for peace, HWPL badges become must-have items for members of HWPL during the world peace tour.

Number of participants supporting the core initiative of WARP 2016 – Legislate Peace Campaign

 
Until July 24th 2016, 536,873 people from 168 countries have signed their signatures of support for the Legislate Peace Campaign. This will be a significant turning point that contributes to legislation of peace and anti-war mechanism.

This campaign which aims to urge for development of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of Law (DPCW) into an enforceable law is actively carried out around the world since the proclamation of the Declaration.

Be Together with

Touching moment of

WARP 2016

2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit

 

 

Flame of peace burning, World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit

 

 

Have you ever heard the story about

World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit?

Here the story is!

 

 

Hadn in Hand

We Can Make This World A Better Place to Live

 

 

 

Do you remember this story?

 

 

 

Inspired by the story of a man who ran to deliver the news of peace that revealed cessation of hostilities in the ancient Greeks, the global community put efforts to rejuvenate the spirit of peace through a world sporting event every 4 years to think of our world as one village with the principles of coexistence and sense of togetherness.

 With the hope of global citizens to have a peaceful world in the face of ideological confrontation and greater possibility of military conflict during the Cold War era, the 1988 Seoul Olympics was the very moment for the globe hoping for restoration of a peaceful environment by all states transcending barriers that hinder cooperation.

 

 At the Olympics, the global community witnessed that the spirit of peace can overcome the pressure of force through diverse worldwide peace advocacy movements and the walls started to be broken down in our reality.

 

 

Two dozen years after the Seoul Olympics,

the flame of hope with shouts of peace re-appeared at the same platform of the stadium at the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in 2014.
 

The global community was holding hands together, singing songs desiring for peace, and promised to work together, putting differences and barriers aside.

 Through interactive conferences and peace & sports festival on demonstrating practical approaches to creating social conditions conducive to peace in our times,

 

 

 

the WARP Summit 2016 will once again strengthen our solidarity in peacebuilding.

The 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit

 

 

Flame of peace burning in the hearts of various people around the world.

 

Let us be together for peace!

Did you watch the movie 'Merry Christmas (Joyeux Noël)'?

 

 

Do you like movies?

Today, I introduce one movie

'Merry Christmas (Joyeux Noël)'

 It is the one of the famous movies of anti-war.

Directed by Christian Carlon
An extraordinary film

about a miraculous occurrence

during Christmas in World War I

when men laid down their arms and fraternized with the enemy.
 

 



 

Merry Christmas (France) - 78th Academy Awards - Best Foreign Movie Nominee [2006] - Trailer

 

 

Synopsis

The year is 1914, and as World War I continues to rage across the European countryside, four individuals stuck on the front lines find themselves faced with the unthinkable in director Christian Carion's Academy Award-nominated account of the true-life wartime event that would offer hope for peace in mankind's darkest hour.

 

When the war machines began rolling in the summer of 1914, the devastation that it waged upon German, British, and French troops was palpable. As the winter winds began to blow and the soldiers sat huddled in their trenches awaiting the generous Christmas care packages sent by the families, the sounds of warfare took a momentary backseat to the yearning for brotherhood among all of mankind. It is here that the fate of a French lieutenant, a Scottish priest, a German tenor, and a Danish soprano's lives were about to be changed forever.
 

On Christmas Eve of that year, the lonely souls of the front lines abandoned their arms to reach out to their enemies on the battlefield and greet them with not anger or hostility, but with the simple, kindly gesture of a much needed cigarette or a treasured piece of chocolate, and to put their differences aside long enough to wish their brothers a sincere "Merry Christmas!" ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

 

by http://www.fandango.com/merrychristmas_92932/plotsummary

  

Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

 

In 1914 Scottish brothers William (Robin Laing) and Jonathan (Steven Robertson) excitedly enlist to fight in World War I; they are looking forward to what they regard as an adventure. Palmer (Gary Lewis), their Anglican minister, goes to the front with them as a stretcher-bearer. In Berlin, Germany, a military official interrupts a performance at the opera house to announce that the country is at war.
 
Tenor Nikolaus Sprink (Benno Furmann; songs performed by Rolando Villazon) is drafted; his lover, Anna Sorensen (Diane Kruger; songs performed by Rolando Villazon), a famous soprano, knows that their lives will never be the same again.

 

Meanwhile, French Lieutenant Audebert (Guillaume Canet) prepares to leave for the front lines without knowing whether his wife, left in German territory, has given birth to their child.
 

None of these men is prepared for the senseless barbarity of what is to come. Audebert's French troops and a Scottish regiment led by Gordon (Alex Ferns) live in muddy trenches just a few yards from the German lines commanded by Horstmayer (Daniel Bruhl). Many of them die in a senseless charge toward the Germans, who use machine guns to mow them down. A Scottish soldier tries to carry his wounded brother to safety but has to leave him to die in the no-man's land between the trenches.

 

 

As Christmas nears, the German command sends Christmas trees with lights and tinsel to their troops. The Scottish and French troops receive packages with liquor and trinkets. Anna Sorensen, the opera singer, uses her beauty and charm to get Sprink brought from the front to join her for a concert at German headquarters.

 

Afterwards, he convinces her to return with him to the trenches to sing to his comrades.

Meanwhile, on the French and Scottish side, Palmer tries to lift the men's spirits with a rendition of "Dreaming of Home" played on the bagpipes.

In the German trenches, with Anna standing by him, Sprink sings "Silent Night." He follows this classic with "O Come All Ye Fatihful," and Palmer joins him with bagpipe accompaniment. The tenor then grabs a Christmas tree and while singing walks toward the enemy.
 

 

 

No shots are fired, and soon the men from Scotland, France, and Germany have laid down their arms and are feeling the Christmas spirit of sharing and joy.
 

While the commanders drink champagne together, others show pictures of their wives and children and share treats from home, including chocolate.
Palmer gathers them for a mass, and Anna sings "Ave Maria."
 

It is a moment of true communion and beauty.

 

 

"How true; it is the soldiers on the ground who most want peace.
 

This movie reverberates in our hearts as we realize that these messages are relevant to present-day situations."

 

by http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/reviews/view/15230

 

by http://www.moviesbydecade.com/2005/Joyeux_Noel.html

 



This scene is unbelievable. Benno Furmann pulls it off with great emotion.

One of the things that make this scene so incredible is the intensity of the fighting and shelling that was going on only hours before.

And now, suddenly, peace. And not just peace, but camaraderie. For the rest of the night, and into the following day, the men share food and drink, games, letters and even Mass.

They also bury their dead. They even share their trenches when the shelling starts back up, to protect each other from their own armies' attacks.
 

by http://www.moviesbydecade.com/2005/Joyeux_Noel.html

 

Most memorable lines:

 

"We were talking about a cease fire, for Christmas Eve. What do you think? The outcome of this war wont be decided tonight. I don't think anyone would criticize us for laying down our rifles on Christmas Eve."

 

- Gordon (Scottish Commander)