President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa very graciously and kindly hosted the team at the Presidential Palace to launch the European Peace Run a seven month 18,000 km journey. We were delighted to have children from Raiz Elementary school join us in meeting the President.
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year European Peace Run 2018 was launched on Tuesday 27th February in Sofia, Bulgaria with a prestigious opening ceremony bringing together children from several schools to celebrate Peace through Sports, Art, Poetry, Dance and Environmental Awareness. Runners will carry the torch through Europe on a 7-month journey to a grand finish in Lisbon, Portugal on October 8th.
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay dedicated to the simple idea that world peace begins within the heart of each individual. Founded in 1987 by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Run has covered over 395,000 miles (632,000 km) in over 150 nations and has touched the lives of millions.
This year European Peace Run 2018 was launched on Tuesday 27th February in Sofia, Bulgaria with a prestigious opening ceremony bringing together children from several schools to celebrate Peace through Sports, Art, Poetry, Dance and Environmental Awareness. Runners will carry the torch through Europe on a 7-month journey to a grand finish in Lisbon, Portugal on October 8th.