I had the chance to attend the “Panagtagbo Alang sa Kalinaw”—a meeting of multi-cultures and religions in a unity walk—a culminating activity of the month-long commemoration of peace for Lanao del Norte.
The activity was hosted by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte in cooperation with Pakigdait Incorporated and the Civil Society Organization of Lanao del Norte Partnership for Peace and Development (CSOLN-PPD). This was attended by various organizations from the civil society, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Rev. Canon Charles Gibbs, Executive Director of United Religions Initiative, along with Leaders of Cooperation Circles from Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand also participated in the event.
In this occasion, I spoke about how walking relates to peace--inspired by a deeper personal meaning. A healing process for me which is also what we may need to resolve conflict.
Message on Peace and Unity Walk
fitting it may seem when you shared what walking is to peace...and i don't know if it is deliberate, but take a look at the pix where you were walking with te bebs, ompong, efren, kirsten, and al (on his birthday) during the unity walk for peace.... behind you were the marks which says....hump, watch out; slow down, dangerous curve ahead; no parking on both sides...these are reality marks that we do meet when we are walking for peace...there is no straight nor safe road, sometimes there are uncertainties, but it is really great to walk together...
ReplyDeletei like the timing of the picture... energy filled day for peace ...
ReplyDeleteThe photo you refer was taken candidly. It was a pleasant surprise and a coincidence, I suppose. Surely, you have an excellent eye for detail. Thanks for your insightful comments.
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