IPYG加入団体の紹介 - アロー国際青年リーダーシップ委員会(AYLCI)

 [IPYG] AYLCIとIPYG、青年たちが作る新しい平和リーダーシップモデル

IPYG加入団体の紹介 - アロー国際青年リーダーシップ委員会(AYLCI)

アロー国際青年リーダーシップ委員会(AYLCI)は米国ジョージア州ユニオンシティに本部を置く青年リーダーシップ団体で、メンタリング·学業支援·市民参加を通じて青年たちが21世紀に必要なリーダーシップと職業力量を備えるように助けています。 「考え·疎通·共感·実行」の4つの原則を核心価値として全人的リーダー養成を指向します。

IPYG加入団体の紹介 - アロー国際青年リーダーシップ委員会(AYLCI)

2025年、AYLCIは地域社会の葛藤を解決するため、IPYGと共にアトランタ青年平和構築ワーキンググループ(YEPW)を結成しました。 代表プロジェクト「Play4Peace ATL」では青年たちが経験した葛藤事例を基盤に平和プロジェクトを企画し、政府関係者との疎通法と政策提案書の作成法を学ぶ活動が進められました。

また、「地域社会の深層対話」を通じて6都市の市長と青年、住民が暴力と公平性、連帯問題について議論し、その後サウスフルトン市はYEPWのプロジェクトを支持し、6月6~8日を「平和週間」と宣言しました。

IPYG加入団体の紹介 - アロー国際青年リーダーシップ委員会(AYLCI)

YEPWは自治体のためのツールキットを製作し、DPCW第10条「平和文化の伝播」を支持する決議案を推進し、5つの都市と郡が立法宣言文を採択しました。 AYLCI設立者のマヤ·テイラー博士は「平和のための遊びを通じて私たちは一つのチームになる」と伝えました。

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沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

 沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

韓国の都市旅行だけでは物足りないと感じるなら、忠清北道(チュンチョンブクド)の沃川(オクチョン)に位置する長渓(ジャンゲ)観光地(長渓観光団地)は自然の中で余裕を感じることができる完璧な旅行地です。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

大清湖(デチョンホ)に沿って広がる林道と穏やかな湖の風景のおかげで、多くの旅行者が「韓国の隠れたヒーリングスポット」と呼ぶ場所でもあります。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

長渓(ジャンゲ)観光地は1986年に大清湖(デチョンホ)の周辺の自然景観を保存·活用するために造られた国民観光地で、今は地域住民と旅行客の両方に愛される憩いの場となりました。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

-長渓(ジャンゲ)観光地が特別な理由

📌湖·山·森が調和した風景

大清湖(デチョンホ)に沿って造られた遊歩道が長く続いており、四季折々の魅力を感じることができます。

📌物静かな雰囲気

混雑した観光地とは異なり、静かな自然を完全に楽しむことができます。

📌四季折々の自然色が美しい場所

春には黄緑色の森、夏には陰影とアジサイの道、秋には紅葉、冬には静かな湖の風景が広がります。

📌ピクニック·散歩 最適地

広い芝生と湖畔の憩いの場がよく造られており、軽い遠足やヒーリング旅行に良いです。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

🚗 位置 & アクセス

長渓(ジャンゲ)観光地は忠清北道沃川郡案内面(チュンチョンブクド、オクチョングン、ウッネメョン）に位置し、大田(テジョン)から車で約40~50分で到着するのでアクセスも良いです。

公共交通機関も利用可能ですが、自家用車の移動が最も便利です。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

🕒ご利用情報

営業時間:概ね09:00~21:30(季節によって変動可能)

入場料無料 / 駐車無料

近くにカフェや食堂、小さな商店があり、楽に滞在できます。

沃川·長渓観光地-韓国の隠れた湖の旅先を紹介

-外国人旅行者が好む理由

長渓(ジャンゲ)観光地は韓国の静かで静かな自然を経験できる所です。

湖と森の間を散歩しながら韓国の日常を感じることができ、華やかな都市観光とは正反対の魅力を提供します。

韓国の隠れた地域まで旅行する方に特におすすめのスポットです。

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タイトル:IWPGチョン·ナヨン代表、メキシコUJAT「平和文化増進賞」受賞しました

[IWPG] タイトル:IWPGチョン·ナヨン代表、メキシコUJAT「平和文化増進賞」受賞しました

*女性平和教育協力の結果です

世界女性平和グループ(IWPG)のチョン·ナヨン代表がメキシコのタバスコ·フアレス自治大学(UJAT)から平和文化増進賞を受賞しました。 今回の授賞はUJAT創立67周年記念行事と共に開かれた「第4回国際ジェンダー研究および暴力予防学際間大会」開幕式で行われ、約350人が参加しました。 チョン代表の代わりに、IWPGグローバル10局のユ·ミンスク国際協力部長が賞を受賞しました。

タイトル:IWPGチョン·ナヨン代表、メキシコUJAT「平和文化増進賞」受賞しました

チョン代表は中南米地域で平和教育の拡大と女性の人権増進に寄与した功労を認められました。 同日、IWPGグローバル10局とUJATは平和教育MOUを締結し、メキシコで初めてIWPG女性平和教育(PLTE)を大学の学士課程に導入することになりました。 これは中南米で平和教育が制度圏に編入される重要な一歩と評価されています。

また、UJAT平和委員会が公式に発足し、教授·大学院生·学部生など7人が平和委員に委嘱されました。 委員長のイボン·アドリアナ教授は、現在50人の学生がPLTE一般課程を修了したと伝え、今後12の分科に拡大する計画だと明らかにしました。

タイトル:IWPGチョン·ナヨン代表、メキシコUJAT「平和文化増進賞」受賞しました

ラジオXETVH1230AMのインタビューで、イボン教授はスペイン語基盤の教育資料がラテンアメリカ全域で活用できると説明しました。 IWPGは122カ国115支部、800余りの協力団体とともに世界平和文化の拡散と女性平和教育活動を続けています。

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HWPL、タンザニアのニエレレ祝日イベント共同主催

[HWPL] タンザニアのニエレレ祝日イベント共同主催

「健康な市民、平和な社会」を強調しました

HWPLグローバル02タンザニア支部は10月14日、タンザニア政府とニューホープ地域開発団体と共に「ニエレレの祝日記念行事」を共同主催しました。 今回のイベントは「地域社会の平和意識の鼓吹」をテーマに行われ、市民や政府関係者など約180人が参加して大きな関心を集めました。

HWPL、タンザニアのニエレレ祝日イベント共同主催

今回の記念行事はタンザニア保健部の公式要請で推進され、ニューホープ地域開発団体で健康と平和を連結した多様なプログラムが進行されました。 イベントは祈りと説教から始まり「健康と平和の関係」、「地域社会の健康認識の重要性」を扱う発表が続きました。 また、カイルキ病院の医療スタッフが市民に無料健康診断を提供し、健康な生活が平和な社会につながるというメッセージを直接体験できるようにしました。

HWPL、タンザニアのニエレレ祝日イベント共同主催

現場には、病院、銀行、NGOなど 7 つの機関がブースを運営しました。 HWPLはここで平和教育と国際協力事業を紹介し、市民はHWPLの持続可能な平和文化造成活動に高い関心を示しました。 ニューホープ地域開発団体のバラカ·チャンボワ事務総長は「HWPLとの協力を通じて市民に無料健康診断と平和意識を伝えることができ、意味深かった」と感想を伝えました。

HWPL、タンザニアのニエレレ祝日イベント共同主催

今回のイベントはタンザニアの主要放送局Azam TVを通じて報道され、意味を加えました。 HWPLタンザニア支部は「今回の活動が市民が自ら平和の価値を認識する契機になった」として、今後も政府·地域団体との協力を強化し平和文化拡散に寄与すると明らかにしました。

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HWPL Holds 11th Anniversary of September 18th World Peace Summit in Nairobi – Launch of Peace City Project

[HWPL] HWPL Holds 11th Anniversary of September 18th World Peace Summit in Nairobi – Launch of Peace City Project

The 11th Anniversary of the HWPL September 18 World Peace Summit was commemorated on September 7, 2025, at the University of Nairobi Science Campus in Kenya. 

Co-hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK)—a government body—the event brought together 550 participants, including 7 VIPs, to reaffirm a united commitment to building a culture of sustainable peace.

Key Dignitaries and Representatives

Distinguished attendees included:

Ms. Aurelia Rono, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, representing the Prime Cabinet Secretary

Hon. Athanas Nyaboke Ongeri, Judge of the High Court of Kenya

Ms. Prisca Kamungi, Peace & Development Officer, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office

Mr. Ramadan Abubakar, President, East Africa Law Society

Mr. Linus Thigai, Executive Director, IRCK

Mr. Felix Amu, Acting Permanent Representative, United Nations Office in Nairobi

Their participation emphasized the significance of the event for Kenya’s peace-building landscape.

Program Highlights

The program featured:

A video showcasing HWPL’s global peace initiatives

2025 achievements and future vision presentation

Congratulatory remarks from government & UN leaders

IRCK’s signing of the DPCW resolution

Official declaration of the "Peace City Nairobi Project"

Collective signing of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

Major Outcomes

The event resulted in several concrete achievements:

Full DPCW support signatures from every participant

Four official letters of support from senior government officials

IRCK’s formal adoption of DPCW Articles 8, 9, and 10, emphasizing inter-religious harmony

An official support declaration from the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary for the Peace City Project

Notable Statements

Mr. Linus Thigai, Executive Director of IRCK, stated:

> “Articles 8, 9, and 10 of the DPCW are essential for inter-religious peace in Kenya, which is why we have adopted this resolution.”

Ms. Aurelia Rono, Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, shared:

> “We are delighted that HWPL will work with Nairobi and Kenya for peace. We hope to achieve practical peace, and both Parliament and the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Office will actively support this effort.”

A Milestone for Peace in Kenya

This anniversary ceremony marked a major milestone in advancing a culture of peace in Kenya.

The declaration of the Peace City Nairobi Project—supported by national leaders, the UN, and inter-religious communities—signals a meaningful step toward establishing Nairobi as a model Peace City through international cooperation.

As HWPL and IRCK continue their partnership, the efforts made in 2025 are expected to become a strong foundation for long-term peacebuilding across East Africa.

👉Together, let us pass on peace—not conflict—to future generations.

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HWPL 2025 9·18 World Peace Summit | 11th Anniversary Expands Global Peace Initiatives in Cheongju, South Korea

[HWPL] 2025 9·18 World Peace Summit | 11th Anniversary Expands Global Peace Initiatives in Cheongju, South Korea

From September 18–19, 2025, the 11th Anniversary of the HWPL 9·18 World Peace Summit was held in Cheongju, South Korea, bringing together more than 800 leaders from politics, religion, education, media, and youth sectors.

DPCW – The Legal Framework for Peace

A central focus of the summit was the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), which emphasizes three key principles:

🚫 Prohibition of the use of force

🤝 Prevention and mediation of conflicts

🌍 Building sustainable peace structures

Over the last year, 17 parliaments and local governments, including Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, South Sudan, and the U.S. state of Georgia, have adopted resolutions supporting the DPCW.

Peace Education & Interfaith Dialogue

Peace Education: Zambia announced that all schools in Lusaka will integrate HWPL peace education, with a nationwide expansion planned.

Interfaith Harmony: The newly launched Standing Committee on Religious Peace and Unity (SRPC) now supports interfaith dialogues in 132 countries.

Korean Peninsula: Plans for inter-Korean exchanges and cooperation were presented by the Committee for Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee stated:

“Conflict can never be considered good. Achieving peace is the true good. If our generation fails to build peace, future generations will only inherit division and pain.”

Former Croatian President Ivo Josipović added:

“This year’s achievements prove that everlasting peace is not a dream but a reality we can achieve.”

Why HWPL’s Peace Summit Matters

HWPL’s membership surpassed 580,000 worldwide, with over 140,000 new members in the past year alone.

From Zambian classrooms to Latin American parliaments, from interfaith dialogue platforms to Korean Peninsula cooperation, HWPL continues to plant the seeds of peace globally.

👉 Join this movement today. Together, let us pass on peace—not conflict—to future generations.

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918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL — A Global Promise of Peace Together

 [HWPL] 918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL 

September 18–19, 2025, the 11th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit (918WorldPeaceSummit) will be held in South Korea under the theme:

“Uniting for Peace and Fulfilling Humanity’s Duty Together.”

 918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL

More than 770 global leaders – including presidents; prime ministers; speakers of national assemblies; chief justices; ministers; and leaders in education, religion, and media – will gather to celebrate this 11th Anniversary and to share achievements while charting a path forward for peace.

 918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL

Since the inaugural summit in 2014, HWPL has advanced key initiatives such as the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), interfaith harmony, and peace education. Over the past year, support for the DPCW has grown worldwide, with endorsements from legislative bodies in the United States, Mongolia, Mali, the Philippines, Madagascar, and the Latin American Parliament representing 23 nations.

📚 Peace Education is being adopted in Timor-Leste’s national curriculum, with nearly 70% of universities cooperating.

🤝 The campaign Peace_Together for Korean unification continues to expand through partnerships with local governments.

🌐 Global Growth: HWPL membership has increased from 500,000 to 700,000 within a year – reflecting the vision of the Promise_of_Peace_11th_year and humanity’s shared desire for peace.

 918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL

As Chairman ManHeeLee emphasized: 

“We are not strangers to peace. We are the people of peace. Let us lead this world to become one of peace.”

 918WorldPeaceSummit: 11th Anniversary of HWPL

In addition to the main event in Korea, 78 countries will host commemorative events through October, with more than 15,000 participants expected to join.

✨ Together with HWPL, let’s make peace not just a dream but a living reality for all humanity.

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The hidden symbol of peace in Mongolia, a place we really want to visit someday

 [HWPL] The hidden symbol of peace in Mongolia, a place we really want to visit someday

On May 9th, a special event took place in a quiet village on the vast Mongolian steppe. About 400 students, local residents, and education officials gathered at the 1st Middle School in Bulgan Sum of Khövsgöl Aimag to share an unforgettable moment at the unveiling ceremony of the Peace Monument.

That day was not simply an event to unveil a statue. It was a day when a village came together to say to the world, "We believe in peace. And we want to share that belief with the world."

This event was the result of HWPL and the school working hand in hand. It will resonate deeply not only with those who attended that day but also with everyone who will encounter this monument in the future. Now, the peace monument standing tall in a corner of the school is telling us that it is entirely possible to live together harmoniously and peacefully, even with different cultures, languages, and ways of thinking.

Principal Sodno Bayarsaikhan, who was at the centre of this Peace Monument project, spoke earnestly. "This monument is not just a sculpture, but a symbol for future generations. In a time when people from all over the world live and move freely, I hope that travellers from not only Mongolia but also the United States, Japan, and Korea will see this monument and feel, 'This is the land of peace.'"

This dream does not stop here. The principal announced that they will include the HWPL peace education programme in the regular curriculum so that all students can learn about peace. Furthermore, they hope that this education will spread beyond the school to the whole community.

On the day of the event, the students sang the song 'Peace Dove' to convey a message of hope and solidarity. It was a strong declaration that went beyond a simple performance, showing that the next generation is ready to inherit the spark of peace.

The education officer of Ganchimek Urtanasan has added to the uniqueness of this area. Bulgansom is a region where the Turgut and Kazakh peoples live together. Their languages, cultures, and ways of life are different, but the people here have always lived warmly and peacefully. "This monument embodies our hope to continue living this way in the future."

The impact of this event will not be limited to just one day. HWPL plans to continuously deliver peace education throughout the schools and communities in this region. Now that the Mongolian government has introduced 'citizen ethics education', a special opportunity has arisen for a culture of peace to grow not only through institutions but also from within the hearts of the people.

So the next time you hear the word ‘Mongolia’, please do not just think of the grasslands and horses, but also remember this small school. Bulgan Sum No. 1 Middle School, the children singing peace, the towering peace monument, and the quietly emerging changes in peace education.

And perhaps, a small step towards peace may begin in your life as you read this.

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Where Joseon’s Humility Breathes, Daejeon Dongchundang

[korea] Where Joseon’s Humility Breathes, Daejeon Dongchundang

Located in Songchon-dong, Hoedeok, in the quiet downtown area of ​​Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea, ‘Dongchundang (同春堂)’ is a place that makes you feel as if you have stepped back in time to the Joseon Dynasty. It is neither splendid nor grandiose, but the spirit and architectural beauty contained within it are rather simple and noble, deeply resonating with the hearts of those who see it.

This is a detached building built in 1643 by Dongchundang Song Jun-gil (1606–1672), a scholar and high-ranking official in the mid-Joseon Dynasty, when he was 38 years old. It was originally built by his father Song I-chang, but it was moved to its current location and rebuilt, completing the current ‘Dongchundang.’ Afterwards, in 1678, after the death of Song Jun-gil, his close friend and representative of Joseon Confucianism, Song Si-yeol, wrote a plaque that read ‘Dongchundang’ to further solidify the identity of the building.

‘Dongchun (同春)’ means ‘spring with all things’. This phrase contains the ideal of a scholar who wanted to live as one with nature. Confucian scholars at the time were wary of extravagant lives and considered frugality a virtue. That’s why Dongchundang’s ondol room did not have a separate chimney, but only had a small hole in the bottom side of the building to let out smoke. By keeping the smoke out, it perfectly embodies the humility of the era when it was considered shameful to enjoy warmth.

The building structure is also simple and modest. It is 3 kan in the front and 2 kan on the side, with 4 kan on the right as a wooden floor and 2 kan on the left as an ondol room. The front, back, and sides of the house are surrounded by a porch, and when the door is opened, the inside and outside become one space, without any boundaries with nature. Sometimes, the wisdom of Joseon, which chose wind and sunlight over walls, permeates this place.

During the roof repair process that took place between 2012 and 2013, the 1617 Sangryangmun, the 1649 relocation record, and the 1709 repair details were confirmed. In this way, Dongchundang is not just a building, but also a record of ‘life and spirit’ that has endured in the same place through three eras.

Dear readers from overseas, there is such architecture in Korea. A house that puts the heart before the exterior, and teaches humility over convenience. Under a roof that tries not to stand out, the breath of a scholar who loved learning and embraced people still remains.

This is Korea Dongchundang. If you have a chance to travel to Daejeon, be sure to stop by this place where you can spend a quiet and elegant time in the middle of a bustling city. The heart of an old scholar who wanted to keep his essence even in a busy world will quietly welcome you.

*The above text is [full text] translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working to improve comprehension. Please note that there may be errors in the English translation.

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Yorosso, Mali Declares “Peace Day” – A New Milestone for DPCW

Yorosso, Mali Declares “Peace Day” – A New Milestone for DPCW

On May 26, 2024, the Yorosso City Council in Mali unanimously passed a customary resolution reflecting the principles of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), spearheaded by HWPL.
This is the first instance where a resolution based on DPCW has been passed on the African continent, marking an important milestone in citizen-led peacebuilding.

This resolution was not from a unilateral decision by the administrative agency, but through ongoing civic participation dialogue among the local residents.
The final resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the Yoroso City Council, attended by the mayor and 23 city councillors.
The resolution is based on Article 10 of the DPCW, 'Equal Participation of Citizens and the Promotion of a Culture of Peace.'
Accordingly, Yorososhi has officially designated May 25 as 'Yorososhi Peace Day'.

This goes beyond a simple anniversary and serves as a foundation for practical peace movements, including peace education, youth activities, and cultural programmes.
Yoroso will officially recognise HWPL Malij Branch as a co-partner peace organisation and plans to cooperate in various peace projects in the future.
The real significance of this resolution is that it was created by the local residents themselves.

Since the beginning of 2023, HWPL's Maliji branch has consistently continued citizen-led dialogues, peace education, youth workshops, and street cleaning activities without permanent staff.
Such models demonstrate that peace can be initiated voluntarily from within the community rather than being created by external pressures.
HWPL's approach is based on the values of partnership, listening, and shared responsibility, which are also key elements that made this resolution possible.

In the future, Yorososhi is preparing follow-up activities such as a cultural festival to resolve intergenerational conflicts, documenting local traditions, and strengthening the peaceful identity of the community.
This resolution is a historic turning point that presents new possibilities for building peace governance not only in Mali but across Africa.
In a time when division and conflict are intensifying, the case of Yoroso tells us that peace is possible and it starts with ourselves.

🌈 Official Event Page: http://314dpcw.org

🌈 Together Campaign: Connect Korea:http://togetherconnectkorea.kr

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A Hidden Korean Gem in Daejeon: Daechan Donkatsu, Where Portions Are No Joke

A Hidden Korean Gem in Daejeon: Daechan Donkatsu, Where Portions Are No Joke

If you ever travel to South Korea and find yourself in Daejeon, make sure to visit Daechan Donkatsu in Galma-dong. It's a hidden gem known for its unbelievably generous portions and rich flavors — a combination that's getting harder to find these days.

The name "Daechan" literally means “bold” or “big-scale” in Korean, and it lives up to that title. My friend and I found this place while hunting for lunch, and we were blown away by the size of the portions.

We ordered a classic pork cutlet and a spicy version — both deep-fried to crispy perfection. The portions were huge, easily double what you'd expect at a typical restaurant. Halfway through, we were already full.

Even better, the owner kindly packed our leftovers without us even asking. That level of hospitality, paired with great food, made this meal unforgettable.

The restaurant is run by a single chef-owner, so during peak hours, a short wait might happen. But every dish is prepared with care, and it's worth every minute.

Daechan Donkatsu uses premium Jeju black pork loin, prepared in-house. The batter is crispy, the meat is juicy with no unpleasant smell, and the sauce — made fresh every morning — is tangy, sweet, and surprisingly deep in flavor.

The spicy version has a kick, but it's not overwhelming — just enough to make you want another bite. Bonus: all sides, soup, and sauce are refillable.

The atmosphere is casual and homey — perfect for families or travelers looking for a hearty, authentic Korean meal. Kids will love the mild classic donkatsu, while spice lovers will be drawn to the spicy one.

If you're craving an unforgettable donkatsu experience in Korea, Daechan Donkatsu is the place. Delicious, affordable, and served with care — this is what Korean comfort food is all about.

Daechan Donkatsu

Opening Hours: Weekdays & Sunday 11:00–21:00 (Closed Saturdays)

Address: 6-4 Galmajung-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon (1st floor, Seojin Villa)

Parking: Limited public parking in front

Phone: 0507-1355-8392

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