The World Peace Gong is a symbol of world peace.

World Peace Gong in Hungary
World Peace Gong in Kremenchuk, Ukraine

Function

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The first striking of the World Peace Gong was by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E.Mrs Megawati Sukarnoputri, in Bali on 31 December 2002 at 00:00 Central Standard time.[1]

The Gong was struck for the following events:

  • The Grand Opening "Second Global Summit on Peace Through Tourism" 5–8 February 2003 by the United Nations Secretary General in Geneva, Switzerland
  • The Grand Opening "PATA Conference" 13–17 April 2003, Bali – Indonesia
  • The Grand Opening "Borobudur International Festival" 11–17 June 2003, Central Java - Indonesia

Locations

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References

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  1. ^ "Indahnya Taman Gong Perdamaian Kertalangu - denpasarkota.go.id". www.denpasarkota.go.id. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ^ "World Peace Gong - New Delhi, India - Peace Memorials on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Gong Perdamaian, Ambon - Moluccas - Maluku Tourism". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 21 February 2021.