Peace Leader Man Hee Lee - News of Peace Comes to Mexico

News of Peace Comes to Mexico

The news of peace have been spread out titled deceasing wars and world peace restoration of light throughout the five seas and the six continents. Meeting lots of people, the news came to Veracruz, Mexico with hope. The peace advocate Man Hee Lee was awarded a note of appreciation by its mayor. More than 15 media had took part in and reported this event to Mexico and to the world reporting 30 different media.

Veracruz is a city had many historical events in Mexico. It was a first land in Mexico where the conqueror Hernan Corteś stepped on in 1519 to conquer the continent of South America. As you know, there was a plantation system in the Age of Exploration. Those European countries such as Spain, Portugal and England got tons of people from Africa by trading or kidnaping them. They took Africans and shipped to Americas. They got the Africans work in farms to sell the products such as sugar, sugar cane, or some alcohol made from that plants to Europa, and made so much fortune by trading them.

This is called 'triangular trade', and it could be possible because of the African who had worked in the farms suffering without their intention. And, while they were staying America, the mixed blood came out. This caused problems of mixed blood with lots of crimes and discrimination.

Mexico has been also suffering with the corruptions, crimes and discrimination. It can be seen as a peaceful place for resting and sightseeing. However, it has tragic history and there are still so many social problems and desperate situations.

In that time, Mr. Man Hee Lee's 10th trip must have shown them light. Before, he visited Tijuana City in Mexico during 7th trip. And this time, he visited Veracruz and had peace conference and peace walk lately.

Mr. Man Hee Lee mentioned that he believed there must be peace soon in this land, Mexico as the meaning of its name, peace and blessing. Also he said all of us, the leaders and citizens of each country, need to work together and do their best in the positions where they belong in order to achieve peace.

And he said that, "I feel so desperate whenever I think of the victims of Sewol ferry. The peaceful world is having no corruptions by enrooting only justice. That is true peace with calm and harmony. To make it, the message of peace has to be delivered, so that people should live with peace and blessing in their mind. He empathized it.

This speech inspired leaders and citizens of Mexico. I hope the news from Mr. Man Hee Lee can be a touching motivation for peace.

 

Veracruz Mayor Awarded Letter of Appreciation for Contribution for Peace

Mexico: Veracruz Mayor Awarded a Letter of Appreciation for Contribution for Peace

The mayor of a Mexican port city awarded a letter of appreciation. The winner is Man hee Lee, the representative of a peace organization, named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL). In the interview with reporters, he expressed that all the leaders in the world and their people must put their hearts together and carry out their work with the humble and honest hearts.

 Also, he emphasized “The real peace is that, it goes without saying that wars must be ceased, and the world becomes harmonious and peaceful so that it becomes the world with justice and without corruption. So, to achieve the world peace, we must keep delivering the message of peace continuously. The people must be filled with peace and blessings in their hearts and there must not be any pains, sorrows, and sufferings anymore.

 On that day, the reporters admired and expected that Korea will, too, be extremely excited with his steps for the world peace.

 Mexican citizens are suffering from the war with crime. One of the reasons that the crime rate in Mexico is high is because of the drug. In fact, the drug cartel engages in internationally, deeply in the Central and South America. And it is the fact that Mexico is in their sphere of influence. Mostly, the people who are related with the drug crimes in Mexico are poor or the native Mexicans.

 There is a reason that the drug culture became pervasive in the poor strata like the natives and farmers. It is North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), like Korea made FTA with USA. With the trade agreement between USA and Mexico, Mexico had to hand over most of their national government enterprises to the invested capital. As a result, the labor market became flexible. People lost their jobs and became the unemployed due to high labor intensity and too long working hours. They became to get stressed socially and economically due to rising prices from privatization of electricity and water and hospitals. Furthermore, most of Mexican public officials are seriously corrupted and they were bribed from drug criminal organizations so the war with crime is not actually working. Also, corruption takes root among politicians so they’re just interested in accumulating their fortunes and are not interested in safety of citizens.

 To summarize this, Mexican people need drugs because they can’t find hope in their lives. They are suffering from high unemployment rates and unstable law and order. In this society, the representative Lee’s speech would raise the Mexican government, religious leaders and media’s awareness.

 It is not only just a Mexican problem, but also the international one. If the government and leaders in each country love their nation and people, they should do their best to play their roles and try to guarantee people’s livings and safety regardless of any economic, political and social position. That way, we can come close to peace. 

Carnival & Queen of Veracruz in Mexico, and Peace Advocate who is preparing True Festival

International Carnival Celebration, Carnival Queen of Veracruiz in Mexico, and Peace Advocate who is preparing Truly Joyful Festival

Carnival is one of international celebrations well known for its colorful and passionate images. It is annually held in lots of places in Europa, and South America from the end of Feb. to the beginning of Mar.

     (The Carnival celebration of Brazil)

When did Carnival start and how has it been handed down until now?

Carnival originated from the word ‘carne vale’ or ‘carnem levare’ means ‘having no meat’ in Latin. In the Rome era, Rome recognized a Christians’ celebration called Saturnalia officially to conciliate them, and it caused Carnival which people enjoy lots of meat and have fun before period of Lent; Saturnalia also caused the Christmas in Europa area.

Have you ever joined in the celebration? If not, do you want to join one of them? You might have a picture of splendid lights and streets, parades and colorful costumes with Samba music when you think of the carnival celebration. I guess all people in the world have desire to go far from the places where they belong, escape from the realities and have some wonderful and crazy experiences like me.

    (The carnival parade in Veracruz)

It is also one of the biggest events in Mexico where I am interested in. The festivals are held many cities here and there. Among them, I found Veracruz’s festival is famous in terms of its scale.

The queen of 2014 Veracruz Carnival is MARISOL ÁGUILA GÓME.Veracruz Gov. Look at her!

Javier Duarte de Ochoa and his wife KarimeMacías Tubilla crowned her as the carnival queen. The crowning ceremony was held where Veracruz Tourism and Culture Secretary Harry Grappa Guzmán and Veracruz Mayor Ramón Poo Gil also attended.

I would say the carnival queen is the flower of the whole festival. And I think she looks perfect on her parade costume.

There is the other interesting news as the carnival celebration is. It is the news of a peace advocate, Mr. Man hee lee who claims for world peace. He has been awarded the note of appreciation and a medal from Veracruz mayor Ramón Poo Gil. 

Actually, he is traveling every corner of the earth to meet the presidents, formal presidents and celebrities sharing his idea of peace and ask them to work together for ceasing war and making world peace. He is also holding many conferences and making speeches to different kinds of religious leaders and politicians. And almost everyone loves his idea and promises to work with him by signing the peace agreements.

He said he will be holding the peace summit in this coming September in South Korea. Many of celebrities, and reporters promised to come to Korea. And I think it is going to be great festival ever.

I think Mr. Lee’s idea of peace is so innovative that all the people’s wish that is peace can come true this time. It will be possible to have peace and no war in this world. That’s why I believe the summit will be so amazing, and the place where people gather will be like a true festival.

I definitely want to go to the summit where the news of peace will be proclaim and I want many people around the world come to Korea to enjoy the fascinate event. 

What do you say?

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

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.