the relay starts at Soyhieres where three schools - soyhieres, Movelier and Pleigne- welcome us with great enthusiasm. The road that lead to the school is decorated with words of peace and birds prepared by the children
the meeting takes place on the soccer field
120 children line up to high five with the team
Justine, one of the teachers, has made contact with the Peace Run coordinator, and inspired the schools boards to participate
the guessing game of the runners nationalities is quite successful
We guide the children to feel peace in their hearts in a moment of silence
Sketches are played by the team with the question: is it for peace or not for peace?
the song "World Harmony Run" co;posed by the founder Sri Chinmoy is sung with actions
a poem written by the children is read out
Paintings of Sri Chinmoy and a certificate of participation is offered to each school participating
Each child gets the opportunity to make a wish for peace while passing the torch
a small gift is given to each child
we run around the soccer field with great enthusiasm to feel the spirit of the Peace Run
It was a great joy to meet you and share a moment of peace together!
the children run with us for a while as we leave their school. Indeed, the Peace Run message was received successfully!
the relay goes on across the beautiful and green Swiss landscape
The team is arriving at the beautiful city of Delemont...
where a representative of the Mayor welcome us
The french runner of the team poses for the photo beside a big portrait of Napoleon
Delemont is welknown for its famous cutlery factories
Rain doesn't stop the Peace pilgrims
The school of Courgenay is waiting for us clapping
the ceremony goes on . We take shelter under a tree
Marine, one of the teachers, joins us for a moment of silence
Every child expresses what peace means for him
Good bye and thank you so much for supporting the Peace Run!
A spontaneous meeting takes place in the very old and picturesque village of Saint-Ursanne
Jacques Vuillaume, a member of the city council and football coach, is touched by our initiative
He is guiding us through the city and its monuments
the famous Saint-Ursanne, founder of the city, represented with his bear companion
Thank you Jacques for this enriching meeting!
The message of Peace is spread along the road
