The video “Lawai International Center: A Place Remembered” provides a profound historical and spiritual context that aligns closely with the themes of peace, healing, and global unity found in your “Strength Through PEACE ’25 TOUR” document. AEIA CERTIFIED ‘26 Pressing

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Below is an evaluation of the video’s content and how it can serve as a “Development Guide” for your project:

1. Historical & Spiritual Foundation
   • Healing Roots: The video highlights the Lawai Valley on Kauai as a place of “forgiving waters” where Hawaiians originally built a heiau (temple) for healing [02:03]. This mirrors the document’s focus on moving away from a “War Economy” toward social
   • The 88 Shrines: Built 100 years ago by Japanese immigrants, these shrines are a replica of the 1,000-mile Shikoku pilgrimage [01:46]. They represent the “Strength Through Peace” theme by showing how displaced people created a sanctuary of hope and spirit in a new land [04:46].
2. Key Narratives for Development
   • The “Soil of Protection”: A powerful story features Grandma Nonaka, who took soil from the 88 shrines to protect her sons during WWII and the Korean War [03:35]. Their safe return and the subsequent return of the soil to the shrines [03:49] provides a moving visual and narrative metaphor for the protection found in peace rather than weaponry.
   • Grassroots Restoration: The Lawai International Center (formed in 1990) is a non-denominational effort to restore these forgotten shrines [05:23]. This aligns with the document’s call to “reclaim democratic traditions” through community-led action.

3. Visual & Symbolic Synergy
   • The Turtle Platform: The planned pagoda is shaped like a turtle, a symbol of the “bearer of life” [05:41]. This matches the “Axis of Hope” imagery in the Kucinich
   • Diverse Voices: The video features Riley Lee (a non-Japanese Grandmaster of the Bamboo Flute) and Hawaiian elders [01:00, 06:08], illustrating the interconnectedness of all people—a core pillar of your 2025 Tour draft.
4. Integration Strategy

For your “Deep Dive PeaceCasts4Good,” this video serves as a perfect “Case Study in Peace.”

• Actionable Insight: Use the Lawai International Center as a real-world example of the “Department of Peace” concept in action—where historical trauma (immigrant struggles/war) is converted into a “non-denominational cultural and healing center” [05:33].
• Closing Sentiment: The video ends with the “Aloha” spirit being Hawaii’s gift to the New Millennium [06:16], which provides a strong, hopeful conclusion that matches the “Prayer for America” vision.

YouTube Link for Reference: Lawai International Center: A Place Remembered

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He found his love of entertainment at an early age and spent his
formative years honing his craft, which eventually lead him to act, direct and produce productions of all kinds throughout the world. His historical novel In Search of Heaven was released internationally in May 2006 to massive media coverage. He is currently preparing to release three new novels, IN SEARCH OF LOVE, BABA, and IN SEARCH OF PEACE.

Anytime Ata was saddened or impressed by events surrounding him he used to express his feeling through a poem. But he never kept any of the poems or gave them away. Recently, at the suggestions of his friends, Ata decided to release some of his poem. So he complete and release his latest poetry book entitled
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On Friday, February 27 from 4-9pm, join the Manhattan Borough President’s Office for a Free Night at the Studio Museum in Harlem to celebrate artwork that has been inspired by Black culture. Free tickets to the Studio Museum will be first come, first served while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Music for our video is by Billie Holiday, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” in our video, who was discovered in Greenwich Village, NY, and was  closely related to HARLEM. BTW, Harlem is Thriving. Paul

Community Board Application Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, March 6

You now have until March 6 at 5pm to apply for a position on a community board, the most grassroots form of local government and official liaison between your neighborhood and elected officials.

You can learn about the location and work of your community board here. You must be at least 16 years old and live, work, or attend school in the community board to which you’re applying.

I’m hosting an ICE preparedness town hall and training this Sunday, March 1 at 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (225 W. 99th St.) We’ll have a panel on learnings from Minneapolis’ response to ICE and a training on what to do if ICE shows up. No RSVP necessary.

Applications for Free 3-K and Pre-K Seats Close TOMORROW, Friday, Feb. 27

Families with children born in 2022 and 2023 can apply for a free 3-K or pre-K seat through this Friday, February 27. Families can apply online at MySchools.nyc, over the phone at 718-935-2009, or at a Family Welcome Center (Manhattan’s two FWCs are at 123 Morningside Dr. in Morningside Heights and 333 7th Ave. in Chelsea). 3-K and pre-K offers will be sent out in mid-May.

Last week, I was thrilled to join Mayor Mamdani to announce a new NYC childcare site on the Upper East Side at 65th Street, which will have 72 pre-K seats and 60 3-K seats this fall.

Apply for 3-K and Pre-K

Due to last weekend’s blizzard, we postponed my Inauguration Celebration and Borough Convention, so keep an eye on your inbox for an updated invitation coming soon.

All best regards,

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Manhattan Borough President

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