interfaith harmony week lima peru
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This is the first year we have held a meeting in Lima, Peruto celebrate the World Interfaith Harmony Week of the
United Nations
The meeting included a forum when representatives fromthe major religions shared their thoughts about thisimportant work. Then they participated in a candle
lighting ceremony together with leaders of various ONGsin Peru.
Then everyone there prayed together for peace and harmony
The meeting concluded with music and refreshments
UPF Perú President Dr Trevor Jones has been active in interfaith for a number of years and has received recognition from various
comunities for his work.
Grl Hector Jhon Caro, Vice President of UPF Peru, opened themeeting
Jewish Participant Representative of the Islamic Associationof Peru
Anglican Bishop AdventistChaplin
Representatives of various ONGs joined the religiousleaders for the candle lighting and Prayer Ceremony
A Mariachi Group provided some religious music and songs
Representatives of various faith communitiestogether with university professors and students and
diplomats participated in the meeting