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[HWPL] HWPL's Companion Campaign: 1st Geumgang Environment Concert
Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.
Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.
How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.
Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.
Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.
I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.
Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Companin Campaign
'Companion Campaign': A concert that becomes one with nature, delivering a message of environmental protection
On October 19, the HWPL Companion Campaign's '1st Geumgang Environmental Concert: The Encounter of Nature and Music' held at the Yeoulmok Naru Pier in Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, was successfully concluded with the active participation of residents and environmental groups. This environmental concert was organized by the Global Environmental Guardians National Movement Headquarters, organized by HWPL, and planned by local residents, and was a special time to deliver a message for environmental protection and a sustainable Earth through music.
Mr. Jeong Chan-soon, the president of the National Movement Headquarters of the Earth Village Environmental Protection Association, who gave the congratulatory speech that day, said, “It is meaningful that such a meaningful concert is being held in Geumsan, a beautiful place with many rivers and mountains. Music has the power to touch people’s hearts. Through this, I hope that we can reflect on the preciousness of nature and create a better future together.”
Yoo Byeong-yeon, the first representative of the Gamdolgogi Culture Square, who gave a congratulatory speech on behalf of the residents of Geumsan, said, “Yesterday, Geumsan-gun released 150,000 gamdolgogi into the Geumgang River. As life becomes increasingly difficult due to severe climate change, I hope that if we all come together as one to protect nature and reflect on our actions, better days will come,” and asked for cooperation from the attendees.
Lastly, Jang Bang-sik, Honorary Director of HWPL Global Branch 10, emphasized, “The environment of this Earth, the only place in the universe where life can thrive thanks to the good light and air coming from the sky, is being seriously destroyed. Let us all join forces to create a good environment and pass on a healthy Earth as a legacy to future generations.”
In this event, which was followed by beautiful performances, the participants were able to once again reflect on the importance of nature conservation. In particular, through the 'Signature of Support for the Companion Campaign', the citizens pledged to take small actions for the Earth and strengthened their will to participate. HWPL expressed its gratitude to all the participants who participated in this campaign and will continue various environmental campaigns and peace activities for a sustainable Earth in the future.
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