SOPP 2015 Preparations in Baguio City

       During a last minute meeting for the SOPP, Genie asked Gabby if he can do a streamer for the Fuji Declaration out of recycled "katya" or rice/flour canvass and textile paint. Orlan also asked Gabby if he can also do a painting to be given as a token to the owner of the SOPP venue, the Villa Romana. Gabby said yes to both. Here is a picture of the streamer being painted on and the framed finished pencil sketch of Masahisa Goi, the founder of Byakko Shinko Kai.

       Upon arriving at Villa Romana, Baguio city, we rested for a while before putting up the flags of different countries all over the venue.

       While we were putting up the flags, we also put up the finished streamer and the Peace pole.

       Still having the energy after planning and putting up the flags, streamer and Peace pole, Genie and some MPAI members together with Maela and Sonny of Villa Romana went to the famous Session road to formally invite National Artist Kidlat Tahimik and his wife to our SOPP. We also participated in their musical jamming using indigenous musical instruments.

       Early morning, Gabby and Orlan did the Chi Gong or Qigong which is an oriental energy healing exercise. Vangie, a MPAI volunteer decided to also join us.

       Shortly after breakfast, we prayed and offered the SOPP to the Lord and performed the Jinrui Soku Kami Nari Divinity In.

       After the prayer, we all went out and did our assigned task like preparing the food and last minute check. Genie saw a nice piece of wood and asked Gabby to paint the logo of the Fuji Declaration on it. Gabby again said yes. Also, since Marlon was not able to attend the SOPP in Baguio, Gabby also took the initiative to do the documenting. Rio also brought a phone camera.

       Gabby saw a picture of a divine light spreading outward and immediately thought of an idea. He asked some friends to do something and then took the shot. May Peace Prevail on Earth!