In Response to the International Day of Conscience, 5 Bell Ringers Were Awarded the FOWPAL Mini Golden Bells
Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze presented the clock of conscience, which means grasping the time and doing good to lead the world, to leaders from all walks of life to jointly respond to the UN International Day of Conscience.
In response to the fourth United Nations International Day of Conscience in 2023, the “Love and Peace World Leaders Summit” was held in Washington DC, and New York City on March 28 and 31, 2023, prior to the Day of April 5, bringing together a large number of UN ambassadors, diplomats, and other influential leaders. In the two days, 19 influential leaders, including Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, the ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations, and Bocchit Edmond, the ambassador of Haiti to the United States, rang the “Bell of World Peace and Love” and expressed their hopes. Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze also presented five bell ringers with FOWPAL Mini Golden Bells in recognition of their contributions to actively promoting world peace. The Mini Golden Bell shares the same spirit and design of the “Bell of World Peace and Love.”
Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, and leaders from all walks of life signed a tree of life and prayed for the world during the conference's focus ceremony.
Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, the Zhang-men-ren of Tai Ji Men and President of the Federation of World Peace and Love, pointed out in his speech on the “International Day of Conscience” that the International Day of Conscience aims to “remind people to face themselves sincerely, reflect on themselves, change themselves, and change the world.” “As we transform ourselves, we can transform the world and create peace and harmony in the world for the benefit of global citizens and future generations.” He also pointed out: “The solution is to follow the guidance of our conscience, and we can solve the major problems facing the world today through joint efforts and cooperation of the international community.”
Hugues Sanon, COJEP International Special Envoy to the United Nations, is presented with a FOWPAL Mini Golden Bell by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze.
“In 2019, I was honored to ring the Bell of World Peace and Love. Since then, I have become stronger and inspired more people,” said Hugues Sanon, COJEP International Special Envoy to the United Nations. He continued: for more than 20 years, Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze has been promoting peace around the world. He has dedicated his time, efforts and money leading many FOWPAL activities in many places where he empowers people. Next, people can empower others. Hugues Sanon, Dr. Charles Olawole, Chairman of the Pan-African Unification Summit Group, and Cashenna A. Cross, Mayor of Glennaden, Maryland, were all awarded the FOWPAL Mini Golden Bells.
Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, founder and president of the Americas Chapter for a Drug-Free World, was in recognition of his contribution to world peace by helping youth avoid drug use by training doctors, organizing humanitarian work and sharing factual information. He has worked to create a drug-free world that protects all families and communities from the ravages, violence and social unrest of drugs. Bernard Fialkoff said: “Dr. Hong is a great world leader. He really wants to bring peace, conscience to the whole world. Our world is suffering from the lack of these different principles. So I believe in his group, his foundation. Yes, I’ll do my best to support it.”
The Mini Golden Bell Winner: Ms. Gloria Starr Kins, editor-in-chief and publisher of SDR.
Ms. Gloria Starr Kins, a 97-year-old lady, became the fifteenth award winner. Gloria Starr Kins is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the United Nations-accredited publication Social and Diplomatic Review (SDR), which functions as a guide for ambassadors, the United Nations Secretariat, and the consular corps. Throughout her extensive tenure in journalism, she has held executive positions at the Diplomatic World Gazette and the US and Latin American editions of Tatler magazine. Gloria is vice-chair of the Center for Global Action for Sustainable Development (CGASD) and a founding member of UNICEF Manhattan, the Islamic Council of Europe, and the London Islamic Defense League. She is also a board member and government liaison for the World Conference on Information Poverty.
The Federation of World Peace and Love, established by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze (middle), the Zhang-men-ren of Tai Ji Men, was awarded the US President's Lifetime Achievement Award. (AP images)
On the evening of March 31, at the gala held at the Westin New York Grand Central, Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze presented the FOWPAL Mini Golden Bells to global leaders from all aspects of life. He received two honors himself: Dr. Agorom C. Dike, founder and chairman of the Caribbean and African Faith-Based Leadership Conference, and liaison to the White House Cabinet Office of Faith-Based Affairs, presented Dr. Hong and members of the FOWPAL with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the U.S. President Joe Biden. COJEP International (International Committee for Justice, Equality, and Peace), a non-governmental organization recognized by the United Nations Social and Economic Council, presented Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze with the “Justice and Freedom Award” by its representative at the United Nations, Hugues Sanon, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion of peace, love, and conscience when the world needed it most.
The cultural performances are inspiring.
“International Day of Conscience” is a commemoration day for all mankind to practice conscience, and many activities are held around the world. Since 2019, the United Nations has designated April 5th as the International Day of Conscience, inviting all walks of life to promote a culture of peace with love and conscience through quality education and public awareness activities, so as to promote the sustainable development of the world and realize the vision of the era of conscience: “With conscience comes a peaceful world; with happiness comes a joyful family.”
Participants were also encouraged to sign the “Declaration of World Prayer Day,” which encouraged everyone to contemplate and reflect daily, pray for the world, and inject positive energy into the earth. The Tai Ji Men dizi brought a series of time- and space-traveling cultural feasts. Colorful and thrilling performances included peacock and peony dancing together, unique boxing techniques from martial arts, an array of the sword dance, etc. All VIPs and young volunteers followed the music of “Happiness Is Everywhere” and danced enthusiastically, transmitting the energy of “happiness, love, and peace” to the world, directly reaching the souls of the people, receiving enthusiastic applause, and bringing a perfect conclusion to the event.
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