Photo Galleries 2014

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The fifth SOPP ceremony in Amsterdam was held on May 17 at the Martin Luther Church. The ceremony opened with a Shinto ritual, followed by a flag ceremony to pray for peace in each country. The second part of the ceremony consisted of meditation, prayers, musical performances, and chanting from various faiths and traditions. A guest speaker also gave a talk on the subject of Birth in Modern Times. In addition, this year’s ceremony featured an art exhibition of Dutch wooden shoes.

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