Peace Road 2016 in the Czech Republic

B By Juraj Lajda ased on the launching of the on the 19th June 2016 in Čelákovice the Korean peninsula,“ said Dr. Lajda Peace Road project 2016 in where we made a commemorative in his speech. Korea on 15th February this picture. Mrs. Martine Masnerová, After the speech three white doves year we organized a Peace Road in the FFWPU president in the Czech were sent off to the blue sky as a Czech Republic. This was already the Republic opened the Peace Road. After symbol of peace, freedom and wishing third time to organize such a project. 3 and half hours the bikers came to the for the peaceful reunification on the Each year participants came with their destination. The route was winding in a Korean peninsula. The official children demonstrating the fact that the beatiful scenery alongside the Labe programme was concluded by singing families are important in the river. A beatiful and colourful nature two Korean songs. Through this event unification proces. was a lively inspiration for the bikers. we connected and contributed to the Many children were happy to fulfillment of the legacy of Reverend This year we chose for the destination participate together with their parents. of the Peace Road a historical place in Sun Myung Moon for peaceful the city of Brandýs. The tour was After arriving to the destination a reunification of North and South Korea leading from a small city of small refreshment was waiting for the and promoting peace in the world. Čelákovice near Prague to the royal participants. Afterwards Dr. Juraj The Peace Road 2016 in the Czech garden near a historical castle in the Lajda, UPF secretary general in the Republic was organized by Universal city of Brandýs. The castle Czech republic made a speech Peace Federation and Family commemorats the rule of the Habsburg reminding the true meaning, purpose Federation for World Peace and family in Europe. Not far from the and significance of the Peace Road. Unification. One member of the Czech castle there is another historical place „Peace Road is not an ordinary touring Parliament who participated in the which is a national pilgrimage site – or some sports activity. It has an Peace Road 2016 launching in Korea the place where the first Czech saint important content and deep meaning last February at the DMZ was and king saint Venceslas was and it carries a special message – a informed about this event. assasinated by his brother in the 10th message for creating a peaceful world. This year we want to commemorate All the participants want to come next century. year and join the Peace Rod 2017 the 4th anniversary of the Seonghwa Over 50 people paricpated this year in of the Revered Sun Myung Moon, who togeher with their guests, friends and the Peace Road. The road was 24 was a great patriot and fighter for other participants. kilometers long and 7 kilometers long world peace. He dedicated his whole forthe walking participants. life for creating a peaceful world and