<H1>Veracruz in Mexico Awarded Note of Appreciation and Medal to Mr. Man Hee Lee, the Peace Activist</H1>

Veracruz in Mexico Awarded Note of Appreciation and Medal to Mr. Man Hee Lee, the Peace Activity

Are you aware of the meaning of the national flag of Mexico? There is the birth myth of the nation hidden in its flag which is important but the three colors in the flag – green, white, and red are telling you its history well. So you can understand Mexican history if you understand the flag thoroughly.

     (The national flag of Mexico)

Each color has its own meanings. Green refers to independence and hope, white refers to purity and unification of religion, and red means the sacrifice for independence and integration among different races who are the White, Indio and mestizo. These words, unity, independence, unification and sacrifice, are familiar to me as a Korean since Korea has gone through the time of colony like Mexico. Sadly, Mexican were ruled for about 5 times longer than my country. I could imagine how much they long for peace.

     (The view of Veracruz port side)

The port city, Veracruz, has close connection with the Mexican history. The name of this city which is one of the biggest port cities in Mexico is familiar for me since there is a car called Veracruz made in a Korean company. That car is named after this city. But the original meaning of it is “the true cross” in Spanish anyway. And historically, it was the first place for Spanish ship to land Mexico to conquer it. So Veracruz holds the sad histories of this country.

      (Jamapa River in Veracruz in Mexico)

Although it has tragic history, the sceneries in the city look so amazing. There are lots of sea sides including Villa del Mar and Fort San Juan de Ulua.

This beautiful city has got an amazing news recently.  

The carrier of the news was Mr. Man-Hee Lee, president of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light.

April 20th 2014, at 3 p.m in a palace in Veracruz, Mexico, the mayor of Veracruz, Mexican politicians and religious leaders had gathered and gave award to Mr. Man Hee Lee regarding his effort for peace. More than 15 major press were there to interview him. Mr. Lee said, "I strongly believe that peace and blessing will be around us in this world soon. He also said that to accomplish world peace, the leaders and people of all nations must work together in their positions, with humble and honest minds. His message of peace touched the people of Veracuz and Mexico, like tender rain.

He also emphasized that we should be able to have peace in our hearts so that there are no longer pain and suffering. He always looks confident whenever he mentions about peace. It looks like it must happen soon. The Mexicans would have thought of their painful history as they listened to the message. They also said they believe this message will deliver to Koreans as well.

Being traveling so much, he is delivering the message of peace throughout every corner around the world, and It's not easy to anticipate Mr. Lee's next stop. I am excited to hear where he will deliver another news of peace to the world the next time.