WPF Tour in the Netherlands 9 – Rotterdam

VISIT 9:  WPF Rotterdam 21 April 2022 Peace, Sustainability, Fair trade and Care for the earth Of course Peace, Sustainability and Fair trade go well together, says Roosmarijn Saat, chairwoman of the shopping centre Groene Passage (Green Passage) in the heart of Rotterdam. The world peace flame shines in the main entrance of this green…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 8 – Cadzand

VISIT 8:  WPF Cadzand 20 March 2022 It takes a village to pass on the light Since 2004 the WPF shines in front of the village church of Cadzand and next to the Peace tree with an abundance of wishes in many languages. We had a wonderfull meeting in the course centre of Hein Stufkens…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 7 – Vlissingen

VISIT 7:  WPF Vlissingen 19 March 2022 Ambassadors of peace On a crucial place near the sea, the beautiful WPF monument arises with a small very strong flame. After quite some challenges, the local WPF group found a sustainable solution to light the flame. This reflects the persistent Zealand mentality: Luctor et emergo  – I…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 6 – Eindhoven

VISIT 6:  WPF Eindhoven 20 January 2022 Bringing light and compassion The WPF in Eindhoven is located in a beautiful garden at the monestry of the Sisters of Mercy and Compassion. As soon as I pass the gate I go from the busy city life into a peaceful environment. Together with Carla I walk the…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 5 – Raalte

FIFTH VISIT:  WPF Raalte 14 December 2021 Peace in your self at a memorable place At a wonderful place – the Stiltecentre in Raalte- the World Peace Flame shines for all visitors: yoga students, concert listeners, school classes. The centre is located in a beautiful former synagoge (later a church) with above the entrance  the…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 4 – The Hague

4th VISIT:  WPF The Hague 30 November 2021 The monument is in my soul Inaugurated in 2002 the WPF in The Hague shines strongly in front of the Peace Palace, home of the International Court of Justice. What an important place to bring the flame of peace! Look at the beautiful WPF pathway around the…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 3 – Bronckhorst/Hengelo

THIRD VISIT:  WPF Bronckhorst / Hengelo 1 November 2021 Peace in simplicity In the middle  of the village of Hengelo (Gelderland) in front of the church, the WPF shines! A flame, a dream. Living together is our wish. The WPF working group in Hengelo is an active and modest group of women. They are strongly…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 2 – Nijmegen

NEXT VISIT:  WPF Nijmegen 8 October 2021 When the light shines, something happens! Peace starts with  you! The WPF Nijmegen shines next to a heavy traffic square. It is placed on a quiet place in front of the Titus Brandsma church. School classes frequently visit the church and the monastry because of the special meaning…

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WPF Tour in the Netherlands 1 Enschede/Twente

FIRST VISIT: WPF Enschede/Twente 21 September 2021. This summer I got the idea to visit all WPF monuments in the Netherlands. I have not seen all yet and I would love to meet the people behind the monuments: they care for the flames and they spread the light through all kind of activities. How are…

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Join the World Peace Flame online benefit concert on 31 July

Our friends in India at the Dru Foundation Trust have felt the impact of COVID all around them. They have lost loved ones. They had to pause the regular medical and humanitarian aid they provide to the people in Gujarat and wait until the tide turned before reaching out to those in greatest need. The…

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