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Friday, 20 November 2009 01:16

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In October 2008 Malaysia hosted the Global Peace Festival (GPF) from 17 to 19 October 2008 at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur under the flagship of Universal Peace Federation Malaysia (UPF).  UPF-Malaysia promoted ‘Power of 10 sen’ for Gaza as its theme for the festival.

In the keynote address of Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, Co-Chairman Universal of Peace Federation quoted “ I love Malaysia each time I come here, I am deeply impressed at how this nation is becoming a model of interfaith peace and unity, with people of all religious, races and ethnicities living together as neighbors and as brothers and sisters” unquote. 

On 31st October 2009 in ROC Taiwan at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Malaysia once again was highlighted on the big screen (live coverage) how peace loving Malaysians living together.  Miss Malaysia/World 2008, Ms. Wincci Soo took the stage and sang a ‘peace number’; one of the international performers that was given the honour.  H.E. Mr. Ma Ying-Jeou, President of ROC Taiwan officiated the GPF ceremony.

Earlier of the day, YBhg. Dato’ Abdullah Mohd Salleh, President of Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei (MFTC) was highlighted as Ambassador for Peace by Universal Peace Federation, Taiwan by Dr. Po-Ya Chang, President of UPF Taiwan at the opening of ECPP.  On 30th October 2009, YBhg. Dato’ Abdullah Mohd Salleh, President of MFTC was call on stage to witness the appointment of Ambassador of Peace to another five Ambassadors and Representatives served in ROC Taiwan.

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What is GPF?

The Global Peace Festival is held every 2 years bringing together activists, NGO's and other organization or institutions that share a common vision for peace, and who wish to assist the United Nations in achieving their Millennium Development Goals. This festival is a platform from which they can all share their ideas and endeavours, and create the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, develop partnerships and launch new initiatives together.

How you can join us?

Partnerships
The Global Peace festival is all about partners supporting and learning from each other. You or your organisation can either make partnerships with the working groups or just simply because you want to support or endorse the GPF project.

Sponsorships
Monetary sponsorship as well as sponsorship in kind e.g. facilitating a venue or service for projects organised by working groups.