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[HWPL] HWPL's Online Peace 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 online Peace Concert.

United HWPL Peace Concert

On Saturday, November 23^rd 2023, the ‘Continental Union HWPL Peace Concert’ was held online in three sessions at 9 AM, 2 PM, and 9 PM UTC. The event included participants from ten countries, including New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Africa, and Namibia. Approximately 100 peace ambassadors, including 52 religious leaders, attended the concert.

The event was organized to promote the value of peace and to highlight the crucial role religious leaders can play in a society troubled by ongoing wars.

Five countries presented musical performances that combined singing, instrumental music, and dance for this special concert.

South Africa: Waka Waka

A performance presented by six African countries showcased that despite geographical distances, collaboration and unity can bring people together. The performance carried the message that peace can be achieved when we move forward with a heart full of love for peace.

New Zealand: Pepeha

This traditional Maori song symbolizing connection conveys a message of connecting with one another for peace.

United Kingdom: Put a Little Love in Your Heart

The message conveyed was that when kindness and action spread, a more peaceful world can be created.

Switzerland: Peace Train
Cat Stevens’ ‘Peace Train’ sends a message about joining the journey for peace. The song carries a meaningful message of creating a path of peace with HWPL and passing on peace to future generations.

South Korea: Arirang
As the only divided country in the world, the Korean Peninsula has endured long-standing conflict and pain despite being the same people. With this performance, ‘Peace Arirang’ was presented with the hope that peace will come to the Korean Peninsula and the world.

Religious leaders and various attendees of the event said that it felt as though peace had already been achieved and expressed that they’re looking forward to HWPL’s peace activities. The following are the impressions of the concert attendees.

 

“Thank you. Love with an open heart. We are going achieve our objective of peace.”

– Tirath Singh, UK

“I’m willing to do peace work with HWPL. So excited to work together.”

– Mu-Aalima SA

“I was thrilled to learn about different religions, listen and humble ourselves, and appreciate that we are all one.”

– Nazeerah Dlamini Muslim Woman’s Organization

“It was amazing to learn that all religions shares common values.”

– Mohammed Uthman Eswatini

“Even though we have different religions, I believe that God is with Chairman Lee and this inspires me”

– Harjeet Singh NZ

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/