HWPL Peace Walk for the New Village Movement with Smart Gampaha Citizens

 

 

HWPL Holds Peace Walk in Gampaha, Sri Lanka… Strengthening Cooperation to Realize Global Peace

Gampaha, Sri Lanka – Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) successfully held the “Smart Gampaha Citizen HWPL Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement) Peace Walk” in Gampaha, Sri Lanka on February 22, 2025. The event began at the Saketha Reception Hall and ended at the Gampaha Botanical Gardens, with approximately 500 participants sharing the message of peace.

The event began with a keynote speech on peace by HWPL Chairman Man-hee Lee, followed by a congratulatory address by Hon. Neil Iddawala, Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). In his speech, he emphasized the importance of peace and cooperation and expressed his support for HWPL’s peace activities. In addition, the HWPL Sri Lanka Branch Manager and the Head of the International Law Department at HWPL Global 05 Branch in Korea gave speeches emphasizing the importance of HWPL’s peace initiative and the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

In particular, the event received a lot of attention as it was broadcast on Sri Lanka’s public broadcaster ITN (Independent Television Network). Through this, the purpose of the peace walk event and HWPL’s activities were introduced throughout Sri Lanka, and it became an opportunity to deliver the message of peace to many citizens.

 

 

MOU signed with HWPL for Peace Cooperation… Expands Cooperation with Various Organizations

This event was attended by various organizations and groups, laying the foundation for cooperation, and in particular, three organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for peace cooperation with HWPL.

  1. M. S. M. Sadique, Founder of Association of Social Activities Development Sri Lanka

– He has contributed to peacebuilding through community development and social support activities, and at this event he emphasized that inter-agency collaboration is essential for peace in the community.

  1. Mohamed Nasreen, Executive director of Center for Youth and Social Development

– He runs a program for youth empowerment and social development, and stressed that this event is a valuable opportunity for young people to learn and practice peace.

  1. Dr. Kithmini Karunanayake, Principal of Trinity International College, Negombo

– She stressed that education plays a key role in establishing peace, and urged students and communities to take an active role in establishing a culture of peace.

In addition to these, the event was attended by various organizations and educational leaders who discussed practical strategies for realizing peace within the community and pledged continued cooperation.

 

 

HWPL, Efforts to Legislate Peace and Expand Peace Education

This peace walk event was held as part of HWPL’s global peace activities, and was held as an extension of the ‘Legislate Peace (LP) Program’ and the ‘9th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).’ HWPL emphasized that integrating peace legislation and peace education into the national curriculum is a key strategy for long-term conflict prevention and reconciliation, and requested various organizations, groups, and individuals to participate in peace advocacy activities.

To this end, HWPL has dispatched a six-member delegation from its Global 05 Branch to Sri Lanka to hold meetings with government officials, educators, and civic leaders to discuss expanding the LP program, promoting peace education, and strengthening diplomatic cooperation.

 

The main objectives of this event are as follows:

  1. Promoting development in the Gampaha region – Applying the core values of the Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement), self-reliance, cooperation, and diligence to community development.
  2. Raising awareness of peace – Emphasizing that peace is an essential element in community development and encouraging citizens to participate.
  3. Strengthening social solidarity – Supporting local residents with diverse cultures and backgrounds to become one through the common value of peace.
  4. Encouraging youth participation in the peace movement – Providing youth with peace education and activity opportunities so that they can grow into future peace leaders.

 

 

Continuous Efforts to Achieve Peace

The event was made more meaningful by the banners, flags and messages symbolizing peace and unity, and was followed by discussions on peace building and civic responsibility. In addition, local organizations, educational institutions and civic leaders collaborated to support sustainable peace activities, and through media coverage and SNS promotion, the peace message was spread beyond Sri Lanka to the world.

 

“Smart Gampaha Citizen HWPL Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement) Peace Walk Event”

– One Step Towards Peace

 

This peace walk event was not just an event, but a meaningful step that can leave a lasting impact in promoting peace, unity, and cooperation. HWPL encourages all stakeholders to participate in this event and join in creating a more peaceful society, and pledges to continue peace activities and international cooperation