我很榮幸獲邀成為香港聯合國教科文組織的一員，即使工作有多繁重，我誠心接受這個邀請，只因他們以通過教育傳遞和平的理念為己任，這正是香港未來所急需的。

　　這些年來，香港聯合國教科文組織致力從5大範疇推廣和平的理念：個人、文化、社會、政治及生態。我們已舉辦了許多活動來達致成效，當中包括聯合國國際和平日慶典、學習支援、「和平、平和」攝影比賽，當然還有即將舉行的重點活動－和平大使文化慶典。

　　在今個星期六，4月18日，香港聯合國教科文組織將於香港科學園舉辦2014-2015年和平大使文化慶典。這是個盛大的嘉年華，集文化及音樂表演、國家遊戲攤位、越野路華四驅車展及老爺長等活動於一身。不要錯過園區內餐廳與小食攤提供的林林總總的美食。屆時中國聯合國教科文組織協會全國聯合會主席陶西平教授將聯同一眾政要名流主持活動儀式。

　　來自本地、國際，以及非主流學校的學生為推廣和平的理念攜手創作，表達他們的想法，以獨有的方式創造出他們的遊戲及手工藝品。另外，100位來自中國不同省份的小朋友將代表100個少數民族參與活動，他們將演出大家或曾聽聞但未有機會親眼看過的特色表演，機會難逢。活動是免費入場的，由上午11時至下午6時更於港鐵大學站設免費巴士接載入場人士。首500名入場者更可獲贈附有豐富的優惠劵及贈品的精美禮品包。場內獎賞處處，除了以上獎品，下載聯合國教科文組織的應用程式並參與遊戲者更有機會贏走大會送出的3部iPad。

　　和平慶典其實是甚麼？它是個旨在引起大眾關注的嘉年華，無論是長幼、貧富，來自各行各業，擁有不同的膚色與信仰，我們都是世界村的公民，我們定可以在遠離紛爭下快樂共處。我們只需要多點包容及尊重對方，便能成就此舉。

　　根據經濟與和平研究所最新的一項研究顯示，自2007年起，世界正面對的暴力問題愈見嚴重，在162個被調查的國家之中，只有11個未有衝突牽涉在內，為數少於7%！我們不能繼續朝這個方向走下去。在全球化普及與跨境活動頻繁的今天，世界在文化及宗教上逐步邁向多元化，我們要明白並需要協助年輕的一代明白多元帶來的影響。促進和平已不單是一部分人的工作，我們同是世界的公民，我們應該為自己及下一代作出貢獻。

　　今個星期六請到來參與慶典，為和平出一分力！

　　（按：中文內容乃翻譯及撮寫版本）

Please Join Us on 18/4 at Science Park !

　　When I was honoured by the invitation to join the UNESCO HK  Committee,  I humbly accepted in spite of my packed schedule, because their primary project lies in promoting peace through education - A worthwhile cause much needed for the future of HK.

　　Throughout the years, UNESCO HK has been working hard to promote PEACE through five different aspects: Individual, cultural, social, political and ecological dimensions. We have organized many events including the Celebration of United Nations International Day of Peace, Learning Support, “Moments of Peace” Photo Competition and of course, the highlight of them all will be the forthcoming PEACEMAKERS CULTURAL CELEBRATION. 

　　This coming Saturday, 18th April 2015, UNESCO HK will be hosting the 2014-2015 Peacemakers’ Cultural Celebration  at Science Park. It’s a huge carnival with lots of exciting programs including cultural and musical performances, country game booths, car shows by Land Rover and the  Classic Car Club… etc.etc… Not to forget the amazing array of restaurants and food stalls to suit every taste. Professor Tao Xiping , together with a galaxy of stellar dignitaries will officiate the ceremony.

　　Students from local, international as well as minority schools work hand in hand, coming up with their own ideas of expression, their own games, own crafts, helping to promote peace, each in his own way. 100 children representing 100 different minority tribes in China will be coming in from different provinces especially for the occasion, putting on their legendary performance that many have heard about and never had the chance to see, here is the opportunity not to be missed…  Admission is completely free,  there is even a free shuttle from University station starting at 11:00am to 6:00pm. 500 fantastic Goodie Bags will be given away to the first 500 visitors, packed with generous coupons and incredible  free gifts. There are many prizes to be won everywhere, for those who care to download the UNESCO apps and join in the game, there are in addition to the aforementioned, three iPads to be won as well !

　　What exactly is this Peace Celebration ?  A carnival to draw people’s attention, both young and old, rich and poor, from all walks of life, of all color and creed…that we are all citizens of the world and we can certainly live happily together without conflict. We only need to show a bit of tolerance and  respect  for each other. It can be done.

　　According to the latest study conducted by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the world is becoming increasingly more violent every year since 2007, and of the 162 countries covered in their study, only 11 were not involved in conflict of any kind . That is less than 7% !!  We can ill afford to continue  in this direction. Today’s growing globalization and cross border movements create a world which is progressively more diverse in terms of culture and religion, we need to understand and we need to help our young people understand the impact of this diversity. Cultivating peace is no longer someone else’s job, we are all global citizens and we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to contribute.

　　Please come and join the Celebration this Saturday and Give Peace A Chance !