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Peace Tour Inaugurates UPF in Taiwan
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
The inauguration of the Universal Peace Federation in Taiwan took place at the Dr. Sun Yet Sen Memorial Hall and attracted a full house of 3,000 people. Entertainment was provided by a string quartet, a choir, and a dance group.
 Vice President of Taiwan, Hon. Ms. Lu Hsiu Lien |
The main speaker prior to Dr. Sun Myung Moon was the Vice President of Taiwan, Hon. Ms. Lu Hsiu Lien. A former political activist who spent nearly six years imprisoned for her stand on human rights, Ms. Lu has become known internationally for promoting her “soft power” ideals: human rights, democracy, peace, love and high technology.
Picking up on some of the themes from the Peace Message he delivered in Hong Kong a few days earlier, Father Moon reminded the audience that his vision of UN renewal must be understood in a spiritual, not political context. “The UN cannot achieve lasting peace by human effort alone,” he said, “God’s help is needed.”
The event included an invitation for couples to join in a world peace blessing toast of marriage rededication.
To read the inaugural peace message, click here.
To download a report booklet of the UPF Founders' 2005 World Peace Tour, click here.