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Anaheim, Calif., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, is organizing a series of peace events worldwide to commemorate ten years of citizen-led peacebuilding efforts. These events, officially named "HWPL's 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk," are taking place in 126 locations across 77 countries throughout the month of May. The inaugural event on May 25 attracted 5,000 participants at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park in South Korea. Similar gatherings are expected to take place in numerous countries, including the United States, China, Japan, Australia, and Germany, continuing until the end of this month. The centerpiece of the commemorative events is the "Joint Statement of the 10th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace." This statement highlights the evolution of the Decla...

After more than three years of pandemic, HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee and the peace delegate finally left for their 32nd peace tour to the Philippines! It is nine years after the Mindanao Peace Agreement was signed on January 24th, 2014. How have the Philippines and Mindanao changed? In the Philippines alone, currently, there are 11 peace monuments erected and this time it was built in Manila. Various government agencies and organizations in each sector passed a resolution to establish Peace Day as a national holiday on every January 24th. In Cotabato City in Mindanao, a peace concert was held for the first time in about 50 years since the conflict broke out. Mindanao is surprisingly moving fast forward to achieving peace. We have briefly gathered its peace moments according to the HWPL peace delegate’s journey.   Peace Monument Established in Manila to Support Sustainable Peace MANILA- On January 24, 2023, a peace monument was unveiled at Plaza Asuncion in Malate in support for cess...

10th Annual Peace Walk in South Korea The Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) organization hosted its 10th annual peace walk in South Korea on September 28, 2019. The walk aimed to raise awareness about the importance of achieving world peace and to encourage people to unite in the pursuit of global harmony. The event drew an estimated 300,000 participants from all over South Korea, including government officials, religious leaders, peace activists, and ordinary citizens. The participants walked from the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul to the nearby Han River Park, where a peace festival was held. During the festival, the HWPL organization presented various cultural performances and speeches focused on the theme of peace. The event also included a traditional Korean martial arts demonstration, a concert featuring Korean pop stars, and a fireworks show. The HWPL organization was founded in 2013 by Chairman Lee Man-hee, a Korean spiritual leader who has...

Introduction: In today's world, where information is easily accessible and diverse perspectives abound, it is essential to cultivate a spirit of discernment and critical thinking, especially when it comes to matters of faith and spirituality. The Bereans, as mentioned in the New Testament, provide a remarkable example of how believers should approach the study and interpretation of Scripture. This article delves into the significance of being like Bereans, exploring their principles of diligent investigation, open-mindedness, and the pursuit of truth in light of the Word of God. 1. The Bereans: An Exemplary Model The Bereans were a group of Jews in the city of Berea, as mentioned in the book of Acts (Acts 17:10-11). When the apostle Paul arrived in Berea, he commended the Bereans for their willingness to receive his teachings with eagerness, but also for their commitment to examining the Scriptures daily to verify the truthfulness of his message. This attitu...

 In the tapestry of time, where anguish and strife reside, A beacon of hope emerged, casting light far and wide. In the annals of history, a chapter yet untold, Unfolds the tale of peace, a story to behold. In the depths of human suffering, a veteran's heart bled, Man Hee Lee, a warrior scarred, with peace's mantra he tread. He witnessed the ravages of war's relentless fire, And vowed to extinguish its flames with a burning desire. From the depths of his soul, HWPL was born, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, a vision forlorn. With unwavering faith and resolute might, He embarked on a journey to guide us toward the light. Through tumultuous storms and trials untold, HWPL's history of peace began to unfold. The Declaration of Peace, a testament profound, Etching the principles of harmony on peace's sacred ground. In the realm of diplomacy, HWPL reached out its hand, Building bridges between nations, uniting the grand. Leaders and luminaries, across borders they came, Gat...

BALER, Aurora — An international peace organization named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) celebrated the 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace through a series of events across 59 countries including the Philippines for a whole month. The latest of which is the unveiling ceremony of peace monuments in Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) on Friday (June 2). In attendance during the unveiling was Dr. Ronald L. Adamat, Commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and founding chairman of Volunteer Individuals for Peace (VIP). The peace monuments bear the logos of ASCOT, HWPL, and VIP to serve as a reminder of their shared commitment to peacebuilding especially through education. Dr. Adamat said, “this is another milestone in our initiative for the promotion of the culture of peace. I am glad to have this unveiled because this is a sacred place, which I call a Peace Shrine and it adds to the serenity of the place [Ermita ...

Peace events that commemorate citizen-led peace-building efforts for a decade are organized in 89 locations across 59 countries in May. On May 25, 5,000 participants gathered at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park in South Korea, and other thousands of individuals around the world are expected to join the events until the end of this month. Officially named ‘HWPL's 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk’, the global events are held by an international NGO named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the joint auspices of public and private organizations in different countries. Recalling HWPL's peace activities for the past 10 years, Chairman Lee Man-hee said, " Since we pledged to work together for world peace 10 years ago, we have been calling for peace all over the world. We have advocated that peace should be taught at home and at school, a...

Peace events that commemorate citizen-led peacebuilding efforts for a decade are organized in 89 locations across 59 countries in May. On May 25, 5,000 participants were gathered at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park in South Korea, and other thousands of individuals around the world, including France, the United States, China, Japan, Australia, and Germany, are expected to join the events until the end of this month.   #DPCW_1038   Officially named “HWPL's 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk”, the global events are held by an international NGO named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the joint auspices of public and private organizations in different countries.   #PEACE_WALK   Recalling HWPL's peace activities for the past 10 years, Chairman Lee Man-hee said, "Since we pledged to work together for world peace 10 years ago, we have ...

World Press Freedom Day 30th Anniversary UNESCO Event Post-Report     (Ghana News Online ‎ ) - World Press Freedom Day: HWPL Discuss solutions for improving the safety and working conditions of journalists https://bit.ly/3VVngAG     ( Journal Online) - HWPL and UNESCO Celebrates 30th World Press Freedom Day https://bit.ly/41H8tex     On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, 158 people gathered to commemorate this important date. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in collaboration with the Permanent Delegation of Suriname to UNESCO and the National Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo for UNESCO organized a webinar to highlight the need for press freedom in today’s society. This event aimed to propose solutions for improving the safety and working conditions of journalists with the cooperation between civil society, private sectors, and governments. For this, journalists, delegations to UNESCO, for...

The unveiling ceremony of the HWPL Peace Monument was held on 1 March 2023 at Childhood Joy Academy in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambian youth and citizens who yearn for peace are actively participating in HWPL peace projects. The HWPL Peace Monument was built at Childhood Joy Academy, a school that teaches HWPL’s Peace Education. Childhood Joy Academy has been teaching HWPL’s Peace Education for three years after signing a peace education MOU with HWPL. The Peace Monument, the first to be erected in Zambia, is a one-of-a-kind that was designed over several meetings. In the last stages, HWPL members from Korea also flew to Zambia to help with the construction. The construction began in November 2022 and concluded on 28 February 2023. Renu Saran, the headteacher at Childhood Joy Academy, stated that the HWPL Peace Monument was erected with the hope that students will always remember peace and put it into practice so that the culture of peace could be spread to everyone. She was appointed as an HW...