Strength through diversity

The day started with a cultural festival showcasing music, dance and national costume fashion shows from Korea, Thailand, Europe, India, Iran, Ukraine and Japan. The entertainment was followed by an international food party which looked and smelled delicious. Unfortunately I was needed back at work to play host to a visiting delegation of Anglican clergy.

Visitors included Bishops from Kobe, the Philippines, West Malaysia and Australia as well as the Archbishop of Myanmar and the Archbishop of Hong Kong - a very distinguished audience, gulp! All went incredibly smoothly however and the day finished with a lovely blessing from the Archbishop of Hong Kong so I am feeling all virtuous. Happy weekend Blippers! :-D

We have the ability to achieve, if we master the necessary goodwill, a common global society blessed with a shared culture of peace that is nourished by the ethnic, national and local diversities that enrich our lives.
Mahnaz Afkhami