MULTIETHNIC `PEACE POLE' UNVEILED IN HIGH DESERT.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer In an event inspired by International Peace Day, an Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley church dedicated a multiethnic mul·ti·eth·nic adj. Of, relating to, or including several ethnic groups. Adj. 1. multiethnic - involving several ethnic groups multi-ethnic ``Peace Pole'' on Saturday to celebrate peace in the high desert communities. The afternoon ceremony attracted about 60 community leaders and residents who gathered around the multiethnic Peace Pole A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth,” usually in a different language on each site. The message is referred to as a peace prayer. displaying the words ``May Peace Prevail on Earth'' in 12 languages and in Braille. ``The idea was suggested (by the Church of Religious Science headquarters in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. ) that we do something in combination with International Peace Day,'' said Sandy Jones, chairperson of the Celebration for Peace Committee. Standing about 10 feet tall, the redwood pole with a pointed top will stand at 1030 W. Avenue L-8 in Lancaster at Antelope Valley Church of Religious Science in the middle of a garden that is still to be completed. ``This is dedicated to the community,'' said Jones. ``This is open for all residents to come and enjoy a peaceful moment.'' International Peace Day was begun in 1983 by Robert Muller Robert Muller (born 1923 in Belgium) is an employee of the United Nations, whose ideas about world government, world peace and spirituality led to the increased representation of religions in the UN, including New Age cults and traditional cults. , then U.S. delegate to the U.N. General Assembly. While music, speeches and presentations were given throughout the ceremony, the highlight came when the pole was revealed and a representative from each of the languages represented spoke ``May Peace Prevail on Earth'' in their native tongue. Representing South Korea, David Hong spoke of how such a peace pole and event could help bring together the Antelope Valley. ``No matter what color we are, we are all still one,'' said Hong. ``We must now work to bring this together.'' Several times during the dedication, those in attendance were asked to hold hands and sing songs of peace. City officials in attendance presented church officials with proclamations and declared Saturday to be Antelope Valley Peace Day. ``This is an enhancement effort of what we have already started in the Antelope Valley to bring people together,'' said Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts Frank Roberts may refer to:
Elsie McGowan, an organizer, was pleased with Saturday's event and hopes people will now utilize what they have started. ``I think this went well,'' said McGowan. ``We've planted a few seeds. Now if these seeds will grow into the community, it'll make a difference for peace.'' CAPTION(S): Photo: (color) Dana LaMon, who is blind, uses his fingers to read aBraille inscription inscription, writing on durable material. The art is called epigraphy. Modern inscriptions are made for permanent, monumental record, as on gravestones, cornerstones, and building fronts; they are often decorative and imitative of ancient (usually Roman) methods. on the ``Peace Pole'' dedicated in Lancaster. Jeremy Greene/Special to the Daily News |
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