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A Very Special Guest Book
"The commitment
of young people and their aspiration to justice and brotherhood - which your Ray
of Hope expresses through its own art with so much sensitivity - will strengthen
our will to fight for the establishment of a culture of peace.. "I applaud your achievements
and trust that the goodwill ambassadors - The UNESCO youth Ambassadors for the
Culture of Peace - will form a potent and determined voice in the affairs of
mankind." "My wife and I have very happy
members of meeting A Ray of Hope and we wish the choir every success. The
choir's performance during the ceremonies marking the 50th
anniversary of UNESCO was a wonderful experience and is recalled by many of
those who were privileged to attend. "The choir has already
represented Northern Ireland with distinction and this reflects great credit on
the schools from which the children are drawn. The Secretary of State is sure
that it will continue to show others the very best of Northern Ireland and sends
his good wishes for the future." "A Ray of Hope and its
aspirations arising from the young people of Northern Ireland demonstrates that
what they have in common is infinitely greater that anything which may
differentiate between them." "Congratulations and best
wishes." "I am delighted that our
Community Affairs Department could contribute in a small way to your outstanding
success." "The international honour
awarded by UNESCO to a UK choir is a matter of much pride for all members of the
United Nations Association for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The award
UNESCO Youth Ambassador for the Culture of Peace is unique and, thus, a matter
of tremendous importance that has come to Northern Ireland." "I was very touched by the
singing of all the children, by the symbolism of the songs, and the strong
cross-community bonds of reconciliation and friendship that were evident in A
Ray of Hope." "His Holiness wishes you to
know that he invokes God's abundant blessings on A Ray of Hope and will remember
you in his prayers." "The Peace Anthology is an
inspirational book and everyone associated with the production should be proud.
It is my sincere hope that the children who contributed to this book will have a
chance to grow up in a province free from violence and hatred. To that end, I
have the greatest admiration for the work you are doing." "I wish you the very best in
your endeavours." "We have everything to gain
from mutual co-operation and understanding and nothing to lose. This is a
marvellous effort and I congratulate you all." "Please convey my good wishes
to all associated with the endeavour." "We appreciate your kindness
and send our best wishes." "The "Ray of Hope"
choir is worthy of the warmest congratulations on winning the award of Youth
Ambassador for the Culture of Peace. The children and teachers are fine examples
of how mutual understanding among our young people can produce very positive
results. By spreading the word of peace and reconciliation wherever they
perform, they are making their own special contribution towards a more
integrated society." "I have enjoyed listening to
the comments and the music on the CD and would be most grateful if you could
convey my appreciation and best wishes to all concerned." "Congratulations on producing
this wonderful and moving anthology." "The anthology is a priceless
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