2013 World Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles Assembly

Dae Mo Nim
February 19, 2013

From 10 am on 1.10 by the heavenly calendar, 1st year of Cheon Il Guk (Feb.19,2013) the '2013 World Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles Assembly' (Assembly) was held at the Main Hall of Cheonseong Wanglim Palace of Chung Pyung Heaven and Earth Training Center with around 800 students from 40 nations. The Assembly was held for 3 days and held various programs; Festival, Theism-Atheism Debate for Testifying the Existence of God, ski activity, college festivities and etc.

The opening ceremony was lead by Mr. Sang Jin Oh, Leader of School District and Ms. Nina Taupier who were the master of ceremonies. Then there was the opening address, entrance of flag bearers, singing of the Cheon Il Guk anthem, offering of bow, offering prayer by Mr. Sun Shin In, Chairman, CARP-Korea, introduction of distinguished guests, dedication of flowers, speech by Dr. Chang Shik Yang, President of FFWPU-Korea, encouragement speech by Na Nyeong Moon, vice-chairman, FFWPU-Korea, congratulatory performance by Sun Moon University's Alpha Arts Association and ended with three cheers of eog-manse by Mr. Kajikuri Masatate, Chairman, CARP-Japan.

In his speech, Rev. Yang said, 'You must become the best students in your university. Being a good student doesn't mean to only get good grades. Currently, legacy of humanity is gathered at the university. You must absorb all the nutrients that your university offers. You must learn and get good grades from social science, humanities, natural science and etc. As a person who understands the Will of Heavenly Parents and True Parents of Heaven, Earth and Humankind, you must train your self very strictly. Then, you must become the best student at your school. You must stand on heaven's side and guide your friends to the righteous way.'

From 1:30 pm, the world CARP festival was held and performances by members from Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Japan, and Korea were magnificently displayed.

After the W-CARP festival the Theism-Atheism Debate for Testifying the Existence of God was held from 4:00 pm. The debate seminar was held by Mr. Ing Il Kim, President, CARP-Korea.

After dinner, brother and sister sibling establishment of relation ceremony was held. The following day the event was moved to Yong-pyeong resort and the students enjoyed skiing and other various programs.