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[HWPL] HWPL's 2nd Peace Mural Painting in Timor-Leste

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 2nd Peace Mural Painting in Timor-Leste :)

2nd HWPL Peace Mural Painting in Timor-Leste

The International Peace Organization HWPL and the Youth Group IPYG, in collaboration with Timor-Leste media outlet VIP TV, carried out the ‘2nd HWPL Peace Mural Painting’ in Kakaulidun, located in Dili, Timor-Leste, from February to October. The mural, themed ‘Peace Media’ was designed not only to beautify the local community but also to spread the value of peace among residents and promote youth volunteerism, with the goal of transforming Dili into a city of peace.

HWPL and IPYG, together with the Timor-Leste government and local communities, are striving to promote social recovery, unity and development through the spread of a culture of peace. However, during the process of implementing the 2nd Peace Mural Painting, HWPL was misunderstood, with some believing that the activities were financially supported due to HWPL’s status as an international organization.

In reality, the Peace Mural Painting received no financial support and was carried out entirely by volunteers. Following the first Peace Mural, global company Vinod Patel and Berger Paints generously donated the necessary materials, and young art groups such as Arte Moris, Mamura Art, Sene Art Group, along with university students, volunteered to complete the mural. Additionally, Gantry Santos Meilanda, the CEO of VIP RV, personally provided lunch twice for the volunteers. Despite the misunderstanding, HWPL’s sincere passion and continuous efforts for peace enabled Dili to take its second step toward becoming a city of peace.

In the second Peace Mural Project, under the theme of “Peace Media,” the mural depicted how Dili, Timor-Leste is transforming into a city of peace through the voices of HWPL and media outlets. The mural features the logos of 10 media companies, including MDT(Media Mudansa), TLPC(Timor-Leste Press Council), Tatoli, Timor-Post, G-News(G-RTV News), Dili Post, Jornal Independente, STL News(Suara Timor Lorosae), Lafaek News, News-VIP TV, which have signed MOUs with HWPL to spread news of peace globally.

The mural enabled many citizens visually grasp and recognize the importance of peace media, peace activities and the value of peace. Additionally, the youth who participated in the mural realized that through cooperation and volunteerism, they can positively impact the local community, and they were inspired to further engage in future peace activities.

Mr. Gantry, who took the initiative in Peace Mural activities, stated “Without peace, it is very difficult to live together, and without togetherness, it is very challenging for us to carry out activities, including development. The world would be more beautiful if there were peace everywhere. VIP TV is very happy and proud to carry out this activity together with HWPL and young people to promote peace in Timor-Leste.”

HWPL and VIP-TV will continue discussing ways to promote development and establish peace in Timor-Leste, carrying out peace activities such as mural painting, the operation of the WARP office, and peace education to realize lasting peace.

Interested in HWPL's peace work for the world? Please visit following link :)

HWPL Official Homepage

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