Vietnamese runners carry global peace torch
The event is part of a
global relay, Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, to enhance
international friendship and understanding.
It was
jointly organised by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisation, its
Hanoi chapter and the Hanoi Department of Education and Training
(HDET).
At the opening ceremony, HDET Director Nguyen
Huu Do highlighted that peace is an universal human desire and a
foundation for people’s happiness and prosperity.
Speaking highly of the event, he expressed his belief that passing the
torch of peace from nation to nation inspired the individuals
participating in or watching the run as well as world leaders.
S. Wilson, a representative from the Peace Run said Vietnam is
amongst the 13 destinations of the Asia-Pacific run that started in
August, including Russia, the Republic of Korea, Japan,
Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia .
During the
run, the team of international runners carries a torch as a symbol of
friendship through a number of countries and territories in a bid to
promote cultural understanding and the harmonious relationship between
the peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures.
Founder Sri Chinmoy once said “World harmony, world peace: these are not
mere dictionary words. These are realities, divine realities and
supreme realities”.-VNA