Messengers were sent ahead of him to gather people before Mr. Lee arrived and a groundbreaking peace walk of students from the University of Mindanao, youth associations, mayors and religious leaders filled downtown General Santos. The walk, held for the first time in the midst of high alerts of violence, transcended religions and nationalities and inspired the Filipino youth generation that peace is possible. Joining Mr. Lee was also Ms. Kim Nam Hee who is working with women leaders to advocate peace.
Following the peace walk at Mindanao, a forum to discuss a solution of peace brought together Fernando Capalla, former archbishop of Mindanao Davao and Esmael Mangudadatu, Governor of Maguindanao (an Islamic autonomous district in Mindanao). For the first time in 40 years, these representatives of Catholicism and Islam united to sign the peace agreement for ending war and achieving World Peace and pledged to work together with Chairman Man Hee Lee. In addition, Capalla and Mangudadatu vowed before God, the people of the world, and the approximately 150 participants to end disputes between Catholics and Muslims.
The work of peace advocate Man Hee Lee is becoming recognized throughout many nations as this visit to the Philippines marks his 8th World Tour. He has since travelled to over 58 countries to advocate the message of peace. In November of last year, Mr. Lee began his tour in the United States and spoke at the University of Southern California. Furthermore, working together with school organizations of UCLA, UC Irvine, Cal Poly Pomona, Pepperdine and Cal State Fullerton, he organized a rally for peace aboard theSS Lane Victory ship in San Pedro, CA.
Reference: http://inspirelovenpeace.blogspot.kr/2014/03/man-hee-lee-has-brought-peace-in.html, http://inspirelovenpeace.blogspot.kr/2014/03/new-era-of-peace-begins-in-mindanao_30.html