World Peace Blessing World Peace Blessing and UPF Conference October 14, 2009, Seoul and Cheonan, Korea

The World Peace Blessing A crowd of more than 40,000 (20,000 couples) filled the grounds of the Sun Moon University Asan Campus two hours south of Seoul.

The World Peace Blessing The couples ranged from newly-weds in their early twenties to couples rededicating their vows after over fifty years of marriage.

The World Peace Blessing Congratulatory remarks from His Excellency Alfred Moisiu, former President of Albania, and a traditional Buddhist benediction

The World Peace Blessing Blessing prayers from Prithpal Sing Khalsa (Sikhism) and the Hon. Sayed Ishaq Gailani (Islam)

The World Peace Blessing Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon, officiators of the Blessing in their capacity as True Parents, greet the assembled blessing candidates.

The World Peace Blessing Rev. and Mrs. Moon offer the blessing prayer, asking God for His unchanging and eternal love and protection for all the couples.

The World Peace Blessing Mr. Parvez and Mrs. Ellu Manzoor of Stockholm, Sweden, rededicating their vows after thirty-five years of marriage

The World Peace Blessing The Hon. Gobalakrishnan Nagapan, MP, and Mrs. Vasanthi Ramalingam of Malaysia celebrate after the Blessing.

The World Peace Blessing The newly blessed former first couple of Sierra Leone, the Hon. Alhaji Ahmad Kabbah and Mrs. Isatu Jabbie Kabbah

The World Peace Blessing Several of the more than 250 conference participants pose for a photo shortly after renewing their vows in the World Peace Blessing.

The World Peace Blessing Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Chung Hwan Kwak share with Madam Gayatri Nepal, first lady of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

The World Peace Blessing Fireworks and confetti bring the Blessing to a joyful close.

The World Peace Blessing Couples from 190 nations attended the blessing, which was covered by newspapers, television and online media throughout the world.

The World Peace Blessing The Universal Peace Federation hosted a conference on “The Significance of Marriage and Family for Peace in the 21 st Century.”

Speakers from top left: Hamilton Green, Hwang Sun-jo, Nichiko Yoshida, Sra. Graciela Rompani de Pacheco, Mdm. Gayatri Nepal The World Peace Blessing

The World Peace Blessing The Hon. and Mrs. Ezekiel Joseph (St. Lucia) and Sra. Rompani de Pacheco, former first lady of Uruguay, at a conference session

The World Peace Blessing Amb. Mohammed Sayeed of Pakistan, former Prime Minister Heikki Latvanen of Finland, and Sandy and Joel Toribiong of Palau

The World Peace Blessing Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon shares from his text, “Owner of Peace, Owner of Lineage,” outlining his vision for God’s coming kingdom.

The World Peace Blessing Dr. Thomas Walsh introduces Rev. Hyung Jin Moon, who welcomes the UPF delegates to a special session at the Peace Palace.

The World Peace Blessing Congressman Nelson Marquezelli (Brazil) with UPF Brazil’s Boubacar and Linda Diallo during a break in the conference

CONGRATULATIONS