Peace Run Team, welcome to Croatia. The beautiful region of Zagorije embraces the runners as they make their way to Djurmanec Primary School.
Lots of enthusiasm in the air.
Atila from Slovakia makes the children guess where he is from
Time to share some joy together. Children sang some beautiful songs accompanied by the accordion.
Run World Harmony Run....
To share peace, feel peace first
We can create peace in many different ways. Poetry is definitely one of them :)
We passed the Peace Torch and offered our wishes for world harmony
Peace is action. Let's run together
We offered our certificate of appreciation to Djurmanec Elementary School for their enthusiastic participation in the Peace Run
Juice is served for children and runners alike.
All the teachers holding the Torch together.
Many thanks to Djurmanec Elementary School for sharing these moments with us. We will treasure them in our hearts.
After a short 1km run, our next stop is at Elementary School August Cesarc where we gathered at the school entrance corridor.
We are the oneness and fulness of tomorrow's Sun
Children concentrated to feel peace in the heart.
This group of children helped us to carry the Torch all the way to their school. They are ready to join the team.
The school cooks were delighted while holding the Torch
By holding the Torch we all offered our whishes and prayers. Now its time for the Team to continue of their journey. Thank you Elementary School August Cesarc for all the inspiration.
The Team did not have to go far to meet this joyful group of children. in only 500m we arrived at Ljudevit Gaj Elementary School.
Children welcomed us with some warm and heartfelt messages and which they prepared for this occasion.
After our ceremony in the school yard, the principal invited the Team to see the beautiful display of artwork that the children created for the Peace Run. We were afterwards invited for for a delicious cooked meal.
The two cooks fed our runners with the most exquisite food. Not only our tummies, but also our hearts were filled by their kindness and feeling of oneness
We offer our heartfelt gratitude to Ljudevit Gaj Elementary School for the wonderful time we spent together. We really enjoyed it.
After a short lunch break, the runners made their way to Elementary School Janko Leskovar, where they received a big welcome :)
The team of runners introduced themselves by giving children clues about their countries.
We all loved the World Harmony Run song
After celebrating peace together we always feel more enriched. We are very grateful to Elementary School Janko Leskovar for all the smiles and joy.
On our final stretch of running, we found a new enthusiastic team member.
We carried the Peace Torch all the way to Kumrovec, where we visited the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito.
Today's destination will be the starting point for tomorrow. Our journey continues.
