Greece 9 January: Heraklion

Official Welcome to Crete

Today our official welcome to the beautiful city of Heraklion took place in the Municipal Art Gallery. Mr. Manos Koukakis welcomed Mrittunjoy and Eirini.

Manos Koukakis gave us a fascinating insight into the history of Crete.

Manager of Culture and Athletic sector of municipality Ms. Evi Martimianaki second from the right was very kind in hosting us.

Vice Mayor of Culture and Volunteersm, Ms. Aristea Plevri very graciously welcomed us on behalf of the city.

Salil Wilson shared a little about the Peace Run and the spirit of founder Sri Chinmoy.

We had representatives from more than 35 nations.

Reported by Salil Wilson

Photos by Bijoy Imhof

Torch carried by Angikar Djordjevic (Serbia), Bijoy Imhof (Switzerland), Brahmata Michael (Canada), Devashishu Torpy (Great Britain), Harita Davies (New Zealand), Jorge Patino (Colombia), Karabi Hart (United States), Prachar Stegemann (Australia), Purnahuti Wagner (Guatemala), Salil Wilson (Australia), Shumbhani Juarez (Guatemala), Todorka Petrovska (North Macedonia).