United HWPL Peace Concert
On Saturday, November 23rd 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
