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Rally of Hope 3, a performance by the Little Angels of Korea honoring Korean War veterans from around the world, on stage with Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon.
Washington, DC, November 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
World leaders and millions of citizens call for peace
in the third online rally of hope
Million viewers since 194 countries tuned in hundreds of broadcast stations and they came together online today to call for peace among nations at an event sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in Korea on Sunday, November 22. Opening speeches, prayers, testimonies, floral tributes, and world-class entertainment were all hallmarks of the celebrations that made it more real than virtual. The theme was, “Meeting of hope for the realization of a unified heavenly world: interdependence, mutual prosperity and universal values.”
Held in commemoration of the 70sth anniversary of the Korean War while calling for the peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula, the power of hope resonated around the world for the third time in this Rally of Hope series. The previous rallies were held in August and September. This event showed that the key to realizing this vision of lasting peace was a world that is interdependent with mutual prosperity centered on the universal values of a global family of God.
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, UPF co-founder and keynote speaker at all three Rallies of Hope, described two new projects. First, he said, Korean War memorials should be established in the 63 nations that delivered troops, military supplies, medical support or humanitarian aid to Korea at the time of the conflict 70 years ago. Many of these nations have memorials, but not all. Also, Dr. Moon said, an online memorial should be established with a record of all those brave young heroes who served or sacrificed in some way to support Korea during its darkest hour. This project will be launched in 2021, in commemoration of Father Moon’s visit to North Korea 30 years ago, when they engaged directly with North Korean leader Kim Il Sung in exploring a roadmap. integral to the peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.
Second, Dr. Moon announced the establishment of an international artists’ association for world peace. This new association will seek to create a culture of gratitude, peace and harmony, beginning with raising sons and daughters of filial piety who live for the good of others.
Dr. Moon began her speech by saying: “Across the world, unforeseen and unexpected challenges are emerging in the fields of politics, economics and religious struggles that are happening due to COVID-19. We can see the limitations of relying solely on human efforts to solve these problems. The key to a beautiful future is to recognize and welcome our creator, Heavenly Father, into our lives. God the creator is the heavenly Father of mankind. “
The Korean peninsula is clearly a providential nation, where Heaven’s will can be carried out and the only begotten daughter can be protected, he said. “What wind of good fortune brought men to defend Korea in 1950? Young veterans came here to protect Korea. We can see through this that God the Creator is working with us. The warriors who shed blood on the battlefront will be forever remembered in history. They are the heroes of God’s Providence, ”he said.
He noted that the veterans of the Korean War are now in their 80s and 90s, adding that before it is too late he would like to thank the 16 nations that sent troops and all the nations that supplied medical equipment and equipment by hosting this Rally. de la Esperanza in commemoration of his struggle to protect freedom and democracy.
The online rally watched around the world offered audiences a dazzling display of musical and dance performances by The Little Angels, the acclaimed Korean folk ballet company for children, as well as commentary from world leaders from a dozen countries. The highlight was a moving tribute in ballet, song and evocative poetry to veterans of the Korean War.
“I was wounded, left for dead, but I survived,” said the Hon. Charles Rangel, a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 2017 and a veteran of the Korean War.
Rangel said that he “never, never” wanted to return to the place that brought him “so much misery and pain.” But as a member of Congress, he returned to Korea, where he witnessed South Korea rise from its ashes to become a symbol of democracy, freedom and economic expansion, and a key ally of the United States. “So, not being able to talk about war today, but 70 years later talking about peace is very important. God did not create us to destroy each other. “Said Mr. Rangel. Said,” I want to thank Mother Moon for the sacrifices she has made to create this organization for world peace. “
“Sure, diplomacy has an important role to play, but I believe that each person has a role to play in trying to bridge the divisions,” said US Ambassador Christopher Hill, who has served as US ambassador to Iraq and South Korea. South. “All kinds of people need to come together, as this group suggests, and see what we can all do in our different ways to tackle these very difficult problems,” he said. He concluded: “I want to especially thank Dr. Moon for her absolutely tireless efforts to raise these issues, and for founding UPF, which has done so much to raise awareness in the world. She knows better than any of us the tragedy of this war. ”
Ethiopia was one of 16 countries that responded to the United Nations call to help South Korea repel the North Korean invasion in 1950, said Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde.
The unforgettable courage and sacrifice of these men and women who fought in that conflict “is a testament to Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to the principle of collective security enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,” Zewde said.
Canada was also part of the 16-nation UN force, and today, the average age of Korean War veterans is 88, said former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “So let’s take the opportunities we have left to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for what they accomplished.”
Mr. Harper and several other speakers said that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic, financial and medical turmoil were due, in part, to a lack of cooperation between nations.
There are hopeful signs to combat the virus, such as treatments and vaccines, Harper told the Rally of Hope. But it has led to a new climate of unification and cooperation, including some Middle Eastern countries “have put aside their differences with the signing of the Abrahamic Accords,” he said.
“We will surely be able to effectively overcome COVID-19 if we join forces,” said former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme, who recalled how more than 3,000 Belgian soldiers joined the UN forces to protect Korean citizens from the communist invasion.
Colombia was the only Latin American country to join the UN forces, and “and this important action has forged an eternal link with the history of South Korea,” said the president of the Colombian House of Representatives, German Alcides Blanco. Alvarez. “The denuclearization of the Korean peninsula is fundamental,” he said, as it “guarantees a stable and lasting peace, not only for that region of the world, but for the entire world.”
Other speakers, including South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit, shared other calls for peace.
In South Sudan, making “total peace” with its sister country Sudan after 17 years of conflict contributes to global stability, Mayardit said.
Although in El Salvador “our peace process has been imperfect, we have shown the world that the solution to political crises and the internal armed conflict is dialogue and agreement between brothers,” said the Hon. Mario Ponce, President of the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador.
The Rally of Hope began with peace offerings from two religious leaders: “Peace among religions is a precondition for world peace,” said Nasarruddin Umar, Grand Imam of the National Istiqlal Mosque of Indonesia. “It is time for religious leaders to lead from the front to bring together divided nations and humanity,” said the renowned Hindu Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami.
Dr. George Mannah Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, praised UPF’s efforts as “a leading force for peace in the world today” by recalling how his nation has endured “suffering, destruction and devastation. caused by war and division. “
The Rally of Hope series is dedicated to “building a unified world of peace,” said Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, President of UPF. Throughout 2020, UPF chapters around the world have been convening hundreds of programs to this end, “and over the next two years, those programs will increase dramatically; we need your help, ”he said.
UPF, founded in 2005 by the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, is an NGO with general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
For additional information, contact:
AFRICA: Mamadou Gaye [email protected]
ASIA PACIFIC: Robert Kittel [email protected]
EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST: Peter Zoehrer [email protected]
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: Mario Salinas [email protected]
UNITED STATES AND CANADA: Larry Moffitt [email protected]
Larry Moffitt Universal Peace Federation USA 202-669-0387 [email protected]
