Photo Galleries 2015

Baguio, Philippines

An SOPP ceremony was held at Villa Romana in Baguio City, organized by the Mandala Peace Arts Initiative. Participants enjoyed a “harmony of sacred sounds” played on a wide variety of instruments, and then addressed the four directions of the Earth, after which prayers for peace were offered by representatives from several different religions and groups. The Fuji Declaration was read aloud, and participants were invited to sign the declaration on a large banner that was made for the ceremony. After more prayers for peace and harmony, the ceremony ended with singing, dancing, and lighting incense.

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