SOPP 2016 in Baguio City

       Another SOPP or Symphony of Peace Prayers was held last May 15 in Baguio City at Villa Romana Inn. Aside from celebrating the 12th Annual SOPP, we also celebrated the 1st anniversary of the Fuji Declaration. This event was supported by the United Nations and the Fuji Sanctuary with simultaneous Peace prayers worldwide.

       Before the event started, all the signages were up and hanging inviting different groups in Baguio for the event, the great tent was also raised up and the venue was already in order.

   

       Volunteers helped in putting different flags of different countries around the Peace Pole.

       Of course everybody was required to register first and while waiting for the SOPP to formally start, the early birds were introduced to a short Mandala writing workshop.

       The SOPP formally started by appreciating the four elements and establishment of the sacred place with different flags of different countries surrounding the Peace pole at the center. After that, the message of Masami Saionji about the Soul of Women was read to everyone. Different women from different groups also shared their respective messages on the Soul of Women. Different religions were also represented in an inter-faith prayer for Peace. Chosen people also shared their prayers and messages about a World Without Conflict, the Environment, Direction, World Peace, for Oneness and many more. In between prayers, we prayed for all of the countries may Peace prevail in all of them and may their missions be accomplished. Two of our dear friends OrlandoJr Tiu de Guzman and Frans Kupang Udjan were also remembered and we offered them our silent prayers. We shall continue the works of Peace they left behind.

       It was a very successful spiritual event and all of the participants were one as they all danced in solidarity and in Peace with one another. Until the next SOPP. May Peace Prevail On Earth!

       Special Thanks to Maela Liwanag Jose, Sonny Zandueta and the rest of the organizers as well as all of the participants for making this event successful.

SOPP 2016 in Pasig City: Community Solidarity Dance

       Community dancing gives so much joy, vitality and energy! Again, thanks Hibla Sanghabi Castro, Derf SirangRomantiko, Ged Hidalgo and company for providing for us the much needed music.

       It's a joy to see many different organizations working together for the cause of peace. On behalf of our President Mr. Mario Toots Fungo of the Mandala Peace Arts Initiative Inc., we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to "Ang Komunidad para sa Ika-uunlad ng Tao, Inc.", the Peacemakers’ Circle Foundation Inc. (TPCFI),  the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), World without Wars (Ww/oW), Sanghabi, Bro. Kans Jenal, CICM, and to Father Louis Chauvet Foundation School, Inc. (FLCFI) through the leadership of Sr. Marietta Gutierrez, SPC, the staff, faculty, parents, and students for the warm and loving collaboration in staging the 2016 SOPP in Pasig City. A million thanks for your GIFT OF PRESENCE and TRUE SENSE OF VOLUNTEERISM.

       Special thanks to Jojo Hubeau, Erwin Weng Ae, Tricia Reyes, Vincent, Gabriel David A. Medina who documented our special event. Our Source of Peace, who is God Himself, bless you a hundredfold! Until the next SOPP! May Peace Prevail On Earth!