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An article by Olivier Turquet on the website of The World March
The Colegio Jesús de Urquiaga I.A.P. in Mexico City joined the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence (The 3MM). They showed their support by holding two ceremonies dedicated to Peace and Nonviolence in which the entire educational community participated (500 primary and preschool students and 200 secondary and high school students).
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Latin America, has it taken the lead in the struggle for a culture of peace?
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The two ceremonies were very emotional ceremonies as the need to unite voices was discussed, not only to denounce injustices, the horrors of war and violence, but to show the positive actions of the community to ensure that the new generations live in a world of peace and harmony. The importance of exalting values such as respect and tolerance to build a culture of peace and non-violence that guarantees unity among peoples was also discussed.
In addition to the heartfelt words of the students, human symbols of Peace and Non-violence were formed. A poetic performance about the tragedy that individuals experience in violence and revenge was symbolized by a human chain. There was also a song for Peace (Imagine by John Lennon) and a joyful and hopeful dance performance called the human conquest of peace. which The activities join in spirit the start of the March on October 2 in San José, Costa Rica, the international day of non-violence and the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
It is worth noting that in addition to the ceremonies, a graphic exhibition prepared by the students themselves was held, showing the types of violence, raising awareness about the normalization of violence; an original recipe book for peace and inspiring phrases about building a culture of peace and non-violence.
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