MANNAM: Step by step for peace 2 ( MIYC Pledge of Peace 10KM )

MANNAM: Step by step for peace 2 ( MIYC Pledge of Peace 10KM )

 10km walk event was held every year in the name of peace. This year, the ambience of the event was a little different. It differed in scale and size because the purpose was different. The difference can be divided into five parts.

Third, there were lots of booths that you could enjoy, and many stuff to help you remember. Because this year’s event was from all MANNAM in Korea and especially the headquarters of MANNAM helped a lot. For example, MANNAM K-POP team showed us performances on that day. Also, before the 10Km walk started, the K-POP team showed us some exercise movements to follow for warm up. Hand made badges came handy too. There was a booth were you can print your finger print on a badge. It was unique, and a good item for reminding this event.

< Making badges with fingerprints >

MIYC T-shirts was also interest to the people. 5 colors of shirts which were written “MIYC” was all over the park that day so, every body who came there noticed about our program. It was sold out before the walk, so other who couldn’t buy them didn’t have a choice about the matter.

Fourth, the place where the event was held was suitable for everyone. Not only the youth but also the young and old enjoyed it. In Seoul Grand Park, there was a zoo, amusement park and lots of things to see and enjoy. Especially the cherry blossoms bloomed beautifully so the sight was lovely.

< Cherry blossoms in Seoul Grand Park >

Last but not least, 10Km walk and MIYC was hot in media. If last year’s 10Km was only limited in Korea media, this year many countries got interest in this event. Since the event was with many other foreign associations, this was possible. Not only on this day, but also by MIYC effect caused in other countries too. India, Philippines and other countries broadcast about this peace walk in Korea.

 Peace is possible if I am working for it. We can not make something big all by me. We have to face the reality and must work together for peace. If we do this, peace will come any sooner now.

Don’t you want to do something meaningful when you have the chance to do it? Don’t hesitate. Just come to MANNAM. I know that we can make you significant and a person who matters. With your help it is possible!

< Words for peace in Korean >

-Possible: 가능하다

-Meaningful: 의미 있는

-Media: 방송

-Face the reality: 현실을 직시하다

-Work together: 협력하다

MANNAM: Step by step for peace 1 ( MIYC Pledge of Peace 10K )

MANNAM: Step by step for peace 1 ( MIYC Pledge of Peace 10K )

 What do you do for peace? How hard are you working for peace? Are you a person who acts what he or she thinks? In MANNAM what you think of peace is coming real. In MANNAM we show acts for everything we think that is right. For world peace, MANNAM got together in Seoul Grand Park this year. It was a big 10km walking event for peace.

 10km walk event was held every year in the name of peace. This year, the ambience of the event was a little different. It differed in scale and size because the purpose was different. The difference can be divided into five parts.

 First, the scale was larger than before. 10Km event is held every once a year. Like last year, over 10 MANNAM branches throughout the country held 10Km event in their own branches. But this year was different. Every branch in Korea, MANNAM gathered for this event. So, thousands of people came together in one place for peace.

 Second, the purpose became larger and more serious.

Many counties suffered because of all the disasters that happened all around the world. Haiti, Turkey, Pakistan, Japan, Chile had earthquakes and typhoon in their countries. When the disaster happened, it was broadcasted throughout the whole world. Many people was shocked and alerted by the news. What about now? Still in some places the people who meet the misfortune suffer even now. But the people from other countries forgot about this fact because it is not my problem. To remember and helping by sending the video was the main purpose for last year’s 10Km. By walking the 10Km, we thought, and remembered what happened in other side of the world. Actually last year, we made a video about this event and send it to the counties. Turkey was so pleased and glad about this, they broadcasted in their national broadcast channel.

This year, the peace walk was with many youth organization in Korea. The youth came together for peace. The leaders of the organizations took a pledge for peace. In this event, we announced that we don’t want war anymore in this world. 13 countries were chosen to represent for all countries suffering the consequences of wars and internal conflicts. (Nepal, Bangladesh, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, India, Philippines, China, Malawi, Uganda, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, South Korea) So, the people in this year walked for peace, no war. 

< 2012 10KM walk in Seoul >

< This year’s 10KM & MIYC Pledge of peace in Seoul Grand Park >

< Starting the walk for 10KM > 

 Here are some words for peace in Korean. Hope we all can learn together and make the peace come true faster!

< Words for peace in Korean >

Peace: 평화

Pledge: 맹세, 서약

Walk: 걷다

War: 전쟁

Youth: 청년

Disaster: 재난

Broadcast: 방송하다