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[HWPL] HWPL's Concert to Unite with Nature in Korea

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 Peace Art Competition in Pakistan :)

Together Connecting Korea Campaign: Concert to Unite with Nature, a Message of Environmental Protection

On October 19, 2024, the first Nature and Music Geumgang Environmental Concert, part of HWPL’s Together Connecting Korea Campaign, was held at the Yeoulmok Ferry Terminal in Geumsan. This event, organized by the Global Environment Guardians and hosted by HWPL, successfully concluded with active participation from many local residents and environmental organizations. This environmental concert was planned in collaboration with various village residents, and offered a unique opportunity to convey messages of environmental protection and sustainable living through music.

“It is meaningful to hold such a beautiful concert here in Geumsan, home to Korea’s splendid natural landscapes,” said Jeong Chan-soon, president of the Global Environment Guardians National Movement Headquarters, in a congratulatory address. “Music has the power to touch people’s hearts, and through it, I hope we can rekindle an appreciation for the preciousness of nature and work together to create a better future.”

“Yesterday, we released 150,000 persimmon fish into the Geum River here in Geumsan,” said Yoo Byeong-yeon, a representative of the Persimmon Fish Cultural Center, during a congratulatory speech delivered on behalf of Geumsan residents. “As we face increasingly challenging living conditions due to severe climate change, I hope that good days will come if everyone comes together to protect nature and live with a reflective mind,” Yoo Byeong-yeon said, urging attendees to join in this cooperative effort.

Jang Bang-sik, honorary director of HWPL Global Branch 10, urged everyone to join forces to create a healthy environment to pass on as a legacy to future generations.

“With the good light and air given from above, earth is the only place in the universe where life can truly thrive,” Jang Bang-sik said during a congratulatory address. “However, the destruction of our global environment is severe.”

The event featured beautiful musical performances for the attendees that highlighted the importance of protecting nature. While collecting signatures of support for the Together Connecting Korea Campaign, citizens pledged their commitment to taking action to protect the planet and strengthen their resolve to participate in environmental efforts. HWPL expressed its gratitude to everyone who participated in the campaign and will continue various environmental campaigns and peace activities for a sustainable earth in the future.

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HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/home-hwpl-_en/