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Today we took the first steps that will take us around the world - visiting every nation in the southern Hemisphere. To light the torch and send us on our way we were deeply honored to have the Vice-Governor of Bali Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati aka 'Cok Ace' light the torch. Accompanying him was Chief of the Buleleng Regency Pt Agus Suradnyana.
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Local priests from Sudaji began with an early morning puja, or sacred ceremony, to invoke blessings from the God's for an auspicious journey.
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Grahak from Australia began his journey on this year's global southern hemisphere Peace Run dragged along by two bullocks.
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We headed up to Omunity for part two of the ceremony with Paramanda holding the torch and his sister Dektam (centre) and Omang (right) holding the banner.
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Bali Vice Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati and Chief of the Buleleng Regency Pt Agus Suradnyana hold the torch with Zanzan and his three children Paramanda, Dektam and Omang.
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We introduced the Peace Run to all the local students who were going to be running with us for the day.